A series of play area refurbishments have been completed in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area, improving six parks in the district.

The final two improved parks, Colby Park and Moat Park, were reopened yesterday, 24 June.

More than £620,000 was spent upgrading each of the parks across the region, with the four other areas located at Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields, Hillhall, Lambeg and Edgar Avenue. Each play park has a safety surface and a range of play equipment to accommodate all abilities of children.

Speaking at the official openings, Alderman James Tinsley, Chairman of the Council's Leisure & Community Development Committee, said: "The council is committed to encouraging its younger residents to get active and socialise.  To support them we create state-of-the-art play facilities in local communities across Lisburn Castlereagh. It is great to see the final two of this round of refurbishments officially re-opened. 

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"Our local communities are important to us and will play a key role in shaping the future of our area. Over the next year we will be progressing plans for further play park refurbishments throughout the council area so I would encourage local communities to support us in our endeavours. 

"Leisure and play time is vital in the development of a child's cognitive, emotional and physical growth. The council is keen to invest in community play parks as safe locations for children to retreat to and relax after a busy day or perhaps expend their excess energy. As our play parks are for the enjoyment of everyone I would ask that parents know where their children are at all times," concluded Alderman Tinsley.

(CM/JG)