Divis and Black Mountain National Trust Site, Divis Road, Hannahstown, Belfast, BT17 0NG

Proposal

Alterations to the site include refurbishing and repurposing of 3no existing vernacular buildings and replacing 1 shed, a small garage and an agricultural structure with a new amenity building. The setting of these buildings and surrounding landscape will be suitably upgraded, including enhancements to the existing pond network, introduction of signage interpretation and a suite of site-appropriate furniture. Wider site improvement works are proposed including path enhancements, installation of site furniture and interpretation signage. This includes upgrades to the track from Robin’s Well to the existing publicly accessible trails on Divis. A new circular route at the summit is also proposed and repair works to the existing boardwalk. Hardstanding on the summit will be broken out to promote naturalisation and biodiversity re-establishment.