Ballycastle’s new leisure centre has officially been marked as the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens performed the official sod cutting.
He joined fellow Elected Members, funders, Council officers and the contractors to officially mark the commencement of the £16.4 million project.
The new leisure facility has been jointly funded by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council and the UK Government and is set to be completed by November 2026.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “Today is not only a milestone for Council, but more importantly it’s a milestone for the community.
“For many years we have wanted to deliver a fit for purpose leisure facility for Ballycastle residents and visitors and today this ambition is one step closer to completion.
“I’d like to thank project design team Hall Black and Douglas, contractors GRAHAM for coming along today and I look forward to seeing the building work progress.”
Director of Leisure & Development, Pat Mulvenna added: “Thank you to the Mayor and all who attended today’s ceremonial sod cutting event.
“We are pleased that as the building work now progresses, members of the public will be able to submit questions and follow the progress of this exciting new Ballycastle facility, via our updates page on our website: https://causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/new-ballycastle-leisure-centre
“This project represents one of a series of strategic investments totalling £25m in value planned within Ballycastle and the wider Glens of Antrim. These six key projects will help boost the local economy, create much needed jobs and improve facilities for residents and visitors alike.”
Council along with a number of funding partners, will also deliver the Ballycastle Shared Education Campus (Sport Facilities), Cushendall Innovation Centre, Ballycastle Environmental Improvement Scheme, Red Bay Pier Project and Ballycastle Museum.
Project jointly funded by Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council and the UK Government.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured alongside Alan McCullough, Grahams Contractor, David Black, Hall Black Douglas and Ryan Donaghy, Policy Advisor, UK Government, at the official sod cutting for the new leisure centre on Quay Road in Ballycastle.
Ballycastle’s new leisure centre has officially been marked as Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens performed the official sod cutting today. The Mayor is pictured alongside (l-r) Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer, Wendy McCullough, Head of Sport & Wellbeing, Brian Tohill, General Manager Sport & Wellbeing, Pat Mulvenna, Director of Leisure & Development, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Aidan McPeak, Director of Environmental Services, Councillor Cara McShane and John Beggs, SIB Project Manager.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured with UK Government representatives Ryan Donaghy, Policy Advisor and Amy McWilliams, Policy Lead, at the official sod cutting for the new leisure centre on Quay Road in Ballycastle.
Ballycastle’s new leisure centre has officially been marked as Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens performed the official sod cutting today. The Mayor is pictured with Councillors from The Glens DEA, Council officers, and representatives from the UK Government, Grahams Contractor and Hall Black Douglas Design Team.