The major golf tournament will take place at Royal Portrush this summer, 14-21 July, with work underway to regenerate the town before the event.
Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Planning Committee granted approval for the new West Bay events space, which is set to receive £117,000 as part of the Department's £17m Portrush Regeneration Programme.
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The work, which will be getting underway shortly, will involve filling in one of two run-down sunken seating areas to create a useable grass-covered events space that can also be used for temporary parking. The other seating area will be completely refurbished as part of the scheme and provide a place to sit and relax whilst enjoying the views of West Bay.
Mark O'Donnell from the Department for Communities said: "This investment will help create a large events space that will also be used for temporary parking during the 148th Open and if necessary during other major events. The improvements at West Bay will also provide a lasting legacy for Portrush and is the latest example of the ongoing collaboration between the Department for Communities and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council in delivering the £17m Portrush Regeneration Programme."
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