A new 3G pitch at a college in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, has officially opened.

The 3G pitch at Integrated college was provided through the School Enhancement Programme and is part of an overall investment of approximately £3.5million. When complete, the project will also deliver a new two-storey sports hall including a fitness room and drama/dance studio.

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Education Minister Peter Weir said: "The School Enhancement Programme is having very real benefits on our schools estate, providing much needed facilities and creating a better place for pupils to learn and flourish in.

"It gives me great pleasure to celebrate the official opening of the new 3G pitch at Integrated College Dungannon and to view the progress of the new sports hall which will benefit pupils for generations to come."

The School Enhancement Programme targets investment to meet the immediate and pressing needs in schools by providing investment of between £500,000 and £4,000,000.

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