Refurbishment work on a play park in Ballybeen, Co Down, has officially been completed.

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council invested approximately £95,000 in upgrading and reinstating the Ballyoran Play Park.

The renovation project involved public consultation as well as close working with local schools and community groups. As part of the process, Brooklands Primary School created artwork which will be permanently displayed at the play area as a reminder of their involvement in the project.

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With the help of the artist and the teachers of Brookland Primary School, the young people were able to illustrate a montage that captured the spirit of the play area. Every child in the school, including the nursery unit, had a hand in the making of the original art work.

Councillor Brian Bloomfield MBE, former Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council said: "Children's play facilities are so important within local communities. We are really pleased to see this play area re-opened after a major refurbishment, part of an ongoing programme of works across the Council area and we would like to thank everyone for their patience while the work was ongoing.

"With so many indoor activities nowadays and stories of parents prising technology out of children’s hands, to be able to go outside and get the proverbial fresh air is very satisfying.

"It is important for communities to have a go-to place like Ballyoran Park where children can socialise and exercise safely at the same time."

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