A Christian organisation has been awarded a total of £235,000 to refurbish its building in Comber, Co Down.

The money for the Comber Youth for Christ organisation was given under the Department of Education's youth capital works scheme.

The funding will be used to refurbish the existing building and extend the rear to comply with DDA and Fire Regulations. In addition, a lift facility will also be installed.

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Education Minister Peter Weir said: "It is estimated that over £9 million will have been invested in the programme of youth capital works in the 2016/17 financial year. This investment will enable improvements to be carried out across the youth service positively impacting on children and young people.

"I am confident that the substantial investment in capital projects will help in the drive to improve the infrastructure of youth provision and the completion of all of these works will ultimately provide better facilities for our children and young people. This ongoing significant investment also provides a boost to our local construction industry, helping to sustain jobs."

(CD/LM)