Over £200,000 funding is to be invested to extend Carnagat Community House in Newry.

Commenting on the investment of £234,000 from the Department's Neighbourhood Renewal Investment Fund, Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey said: "Carnagat Community Association has gone from strength to strength over recent years and has developed a suite of programmes and initiatives for both young and old that requires additional space. I'm delighted to announce this much needed funding for an extension to the current community house.

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"Today marks an important step towards providing extra space to deliver programmes in an inclusive, safe and modern environment. The work here represents partnership working and a lot of effort by the local community, the Newry Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership and our delivery partners in the Housing Executive."

The contracted works, which will be overseen by the Housing Executive, are expected to get underway later this year, with the new facilities available by the end of March 2022.

Liam Gunn, Housing Executive District Manager said: "The Housing Executive has a long-standing and positive working relationship with the community group and we have no doubt that the completion of the extension to the Community House will be of great benefit to local residents."