Mayor unveils upgraded play park in Islandmore thanks to support from Green Spaces Programme
Thu, October 10, 2024
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has officially opened the recently upgraded Islandmore play park, located just outside Portrush.
The works to the newly renovated community facility have been made possible through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Green Spaces Programme, with support from Council’s Estates team, who installed the equipment.
The Mayor, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan officially opened the play park alongside members of the local community and elected members.
Welcoming those in attendance, he said: “I am delighted to be here today to officially open Islandmore play park.
“With support from the Green Spaces Programme, this park will now provide new play equipment and seating, giving children from the local area a safe space to play in and a welcoming location for families to share, here within the community.
“Thank you to all those involved with the project which will now allow visitors and locals to come to the area and enjoy this upgraded outdoor space, a fantastic resource that will benefit families and children for years to come.”
The funding programme is aimed at creating and improving green spaces and play areas to make them more attractive for residents and visitors.
The existing area at Islandmore was identified by Council as a location that would benefit from an improved outdoor amenity site. Thanks to the funding, secured through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, new equipment, surfacing, and bins were installed along with new seating.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
