A new £30 million leisure centre has been officially opened in Ards.

The state-of-the-art Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex houses a 110 station gym and three fitness studios, as well as a luxury spa and six lane main pool and minor pool with moveable floors.

Other facilities include a splash play area for toddlers and young children, an indoor soft play area and Blacklight adventure zone, a fully fitted gymnasium with multiple courts, an all-weather playing field and a new 100 seat café.

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Mayor of Ards and North Down Borough Council, Cllr Richard Smart said: "This is a marvellous day for everyone in the Borough. Stepping through the doors, you are immediately aware of the scale of this project and the attention to detail is first class. It's a great start to the new year and a great investment in our social wellbeing and health.

"The Council is delighted to bring this facility to residents and I hope that everyone will be encouraged to make full use of it."

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