2022-2032 Vistitor Experience Development Plan

Omagh and The Sperrins Visitor Experience Development The proposed investment comprises a series of projects which will enhance the accessibility of the natural resource of The Sperrins and Gortin Forest providing Greenways linking Omagh town centre with the key attraction at the Ulster American Folk Park and Omagh with Gortin Glen Forest Park. This investment will support Omagh’s role as a hub to service the wider visitor opportunities in the South Sperrins area and support visitor dispersal across a range of nearby visitor sites. Opportunities to explore the concept of extending the ‘Giants of the Sperrins’ theme through Gortin Glen Forest Park to create a family attraction and encourage longer stays in the area alongside improving visitor access and infrastructure at Gortin Lakes will also be considered. Erne SystemDevelopment Plan A strategic priority for Waterways Ireland is the development plans for all our navigations, work is due to commence in the process of drafting a development plan for the Erne System during 2023. This plan will consider the Navigational Infrastructure including; ● Investigating opportunities to create new water-based Destinations/Experiences, and to explore the extension of navigation ● Upgrading and enhancing existing moorings and waterside facilities ● Improving amenities for boat users and seeking to create commercial opportunity for activity provision 4.3 Proposed Capital Investments to enhance Tourism Opportunities Through Mid SouthWest Growth Deal 46 Fermanagh Lakelands & Omagh and The Sperrins ThroughWaterways Ireland