Work is progressing on a new MUGA pitch in the village of Ballycarry in County Antrim.

The scheme, which is being completed under the Village Renewal Programme, is on track for completion in June 2019.

The pitch is part of over £1.27 million being invested in 17 villages across Mid and East Antrim, with funding from the Council, DAERA and support from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

A new floodlit polymeric rubber Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) will be constructed on the former all weather kick-about area beside the children's play area.

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The rubber surfacing will facilitate a wide variety of sports and other activities including football with nets and line markings being provided. A basketball practice net is also included immediately outside the MUGA, as is a seating area for spectators.

Billy Thompson, Chairman of Ballycarry & District Community Association, said: "We are delighted the community will soon have access to this state of the art facility that will contribute to increasing the numbers participating in sport and physical activity.

"This new MUGA pitch will act as a hub for the community, encouraging more active lifestyles choices and creating a space for groups and teams to come together and socialise through sport."

(CM)