New Glenavy shared sports hub moves a step closer
A Co Antrim shared sports hub has scored major planning progress with a deadline for public views closing.
A pre-application notice (PAN) has now been approved by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council to develop the Glenavy cross community project.
The Ballypitmave Community Development is a unique partnership between Crewe United Football Club and Loch Mór dal gCais Hurling Club.
A Glenavy community social media post by the named applicant, stated: “The Ballypitmave Community Project, is a long-term vision aimed at creating enhanced community, sporting, recreational and well-being facilities for the people of Glenavy and the surrounding area.
“The project seeks to address identified needs within the community by providing improved facilities, creating new opportunities for participation in sport and recreation, supporting health and well-being, and developing welcoming spaces where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together.”
Councillor Pat Catney said: “I want to welcome the cooperation between the sporting bodies to bring about this PAN and I am looking forward to the public consultation on this.”
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Councillor Gary McCleave said: “The Ballypitmave Community Development is a unique partnership between Loch Mór Dál GCais and Crewe United FC.
“The project aims to create a shared, inclusive and sustainable community hub that will benefit people of all ages and backgrounds.
“From what started at a meeting just a few years ago to where the project is now, is truly remarkable.
“I can’t wait to see this progressing in the time ahead,” he added.