Mobile Community Facility

Potential may exist to secure a large bus which requires refurbishment. Translink is in the process of buying new buses which is intended to significantly reduce the age profile of the bus fleet. The typical cost of purchasing a second-hand bus could be in the region of £3,000.

Should a bus be secured through Translink, it may be possible to provide mobile community/childcare/youth/computer/training
facilities and for statutory agencies to hire the vehicle for consultation and other exercises

The project could be operated as per the ‘Big Green Bus’ model which Newcastle Initiative runs as a mobile community centre.

Income Generating Mechanism

The project would allow statutory agencies such as NIHE, PSNI, NDAI and Ulster Community Hospitals Health Trust, etc. to lease the vehicle at a commercial rate.

Other income streams could be investigated with regard to the training and employment of drivers, mechanics and other project workers.