Another 'Wasted Opportunity' signals alarm for future work at Girdwood Site 
The PPR Project released a press statement on 18th August stating that they have discovered through a Freedom of Information request that almost £487,000 of public money is being used to carry out repair, demolition, and construction work on the Girdwood site including the provision of new accommodation for the North Belfast Community Action Unit (NBCAU) - the DSD and OFM/DFM division in charge of delivering the regeneration. The response they received showed that, contrary to legislation and guidelines, the DSD has failed to consider how they could carry out this work in a way which could create opportunities for local unemployed people. Download a copy of the press statement
This follows the Girdwood Residents’ Jury’s release in May 2009 of The Girdwood Gamble report which highlighted the DSD’s failings in relation to promoting equality and human rights. The report drew on international best practice and put forward constructive proposals on how to turn the regeneration process into a social and economic stimulus for the disadvantaged communities surrounding the site.
Download a copy of The Girdwood Gamble and the press release
Also see 2 minute advert for Girdfwood Gamble at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiDxljKsZH4





