Work on a concrete platform to help disabled anglers at a reservoir in Co Antrim is now complete.

The platform at Copeland Reservoir in Carrickfergus was built to a high specification and gives anglers who use wheelchairs close and safe access to the water.

Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: "This new concrete platform at Copeland Reservoir in Carrickfergus is designed to ensure that wheelchair-using anglers can get as close as possible to the water's edge safely. There is also a car park located right beside it, further enhancing accessibility.

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"There is a considerable disabled angling fraternity locally, with over 1,700 one-year disabled angling licences and 1,500 day permits being issued each year. This is a significant number, and I want to see even more disabled people experiencing the benefits of angling for themselves.

"This new stand offers disabled anglers another choice of location to fish, and visit the surrounding area. It brings to more than 30 the number of public angling estate locations which are accessible to anglers with a disability."

(CD/LM)