Mayor welcomes progress on Ballycastle Leisure Centre development

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has visited the site of the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre to see first-hand the significant progress being made on the development.

Hosted by contractors GRAHAM, the visit provided Mayor Cllr Dawn Huggins with an opportunity to tour the development and receive an update on the next phase of works as construction continues to gather pace.

Alan McCullough, Project Manager at GRAHAM; Councillor Dawn Huggins, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens; Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; and Brian Tohill, General Manager (Sport & Wellbeing), during a visit to the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre.

placeholder image — Alan McCullough, Project Manager at GRAHAM; Councillor Dawn Huggins, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens; Jake Mailey, Capital Projects Officer at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; and Brian Tohill, General Manager (Sport & Wellbeing), during a visit to the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre.

Mayor Huggins said: "It was a pleasure to visit the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre and see the excellent progress that has been made since construction began. It is exciting to see this significant investment taking shape, and to witness first-hand how the project is progressing.

"Once complete, the new leisure centre will provide modern, high-quality facilities that will benefit residents, community groups and visitors alike. It will play an important role in supporting healthier, more active lifestyles while creating a welcoming space for people of all ages to enjoy for years to come."

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins, and Alan McCullough, Project Manager at GRAHAM, beside the artwork created by local pupils and displayed on the Ballycastle Leisure Centre hoarding.

During the visit, representatives from GRAHAM outlined the next phase of the project, with works now focusing on the internal fit-out of the building, including mechanical and electrical installations, internal partitions and flooring.

Significant progress is also being made externally, with the inclusive playpark commencing, the car park progressing and the pump track nearing completion.

Alan McCullough, Project Manager at GRAHAM, said: "Welcoming the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins, to the Ballycastle Leisure Centre development was a great moment for us.

"After 18 months on site, the development is really taking shape, with the internal fit-out under way and continued progress on the playpark, car park and pump track outside.

Colourful artwork created by pupils from Cross and Passion College and Ballycastle High School, now displayed on the hoarding surrounding the new Ballycastle Leisure Centre.

“Beyond the facilities themselves, this building is being delivered to a net zero standard, with on-site renewable technology including solar panels and heat pumps, meaning Ballycastle will get a leisure centre that's as sustainable to run as it is enjoyable to use.

"We have a strong track record of working closely with Councils and communities to deliver facilities that are genuinely needed and well used, and we're proud to be bringing that experience to Ballycastle as we move the development into its next stage."

Construction remains on schedule, with the facility expected to be completed in April 2027.