“From what started at a meeting in a local bar just a few years ago to where the project is now, is truly remarkable.”
A Co Antrim shared sports hub has scored major planning progress with a deadline for public views closing this week.
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.
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A Glenavy Community social media post by the named applicant, reads: “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.”
In chambers, Lisburn North SDLP 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.”
A council officer responded: “The public consultation took place on 22 June and comments remain open to 17 July on the portal (NI Planning Portal).”
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, Killultagh Sinn Fein 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 in a local bar 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.”
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