A newly refurbished playground has been officially opened in Belfast's Ormeau Park.

Deputy Chair of Belfast City Council's People and Communities Committee, Councillor John Kyle was joined by pupils from Mitchell House School and Park Primary School to reopen the Ravenhill playground yesterday, 30 January.

Investment of £220,000 saw a host of inclusive equipment installed at the site, including a wheelchair swing, flush roundabout, basket swing, sensory musical equipment, inclusive springers and accessible multi-play units. For toddlers there are cradle swings, a slide, activity panels, spring rockers while older children can enjoy swings, a rotating see-saw, multi-play unit and challenging 6m high climbing net.

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These works were brought to fruition through the Annual Playground Improvement Programme.

Speaking at the opening, Councillor Kyle said: "The newly refurbished Ravenhill playground is a fantastic addition to Ormeau Park. The new facilities are first class and the introduction of the wheelchair swing is a great step in making sure our facilities are inclusive and can be enjoyed by everyone in the city.

"It's so important that we continue to invest in our parks and open spaces, to encourage our residents to get out and enjoy the outdoors resulting in healthy and active lifestyles which is a key focus of our Belfast Agenda."

He added: "I want to congratulate council staff who were involved in bringing this project forward and I would encourage everyone to come down and enjoy the new facility."

(CM/MH)