Antrim's Mossley Park is set to be significantly upgraded with new and improved facilities.

The £1.6 million scheme from Antrim and Newtownabbey will see a new floodlit 3G pitch installed along with changing facilities upgrades.

It is hoped that the scheme can be progressed with match funding from a £5.59m fund earmarked for Northern Ireland through The Multi -Sport Grassroots Facilities Investment Fund, which is funded through the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) and managed by the IFA.

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Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross said: "This major investment at Mossley Park is a complete game changer. I welcome the new 3G facilities with floodlights which will allow increased match and training capacity, provide an all-weather surface, and ultimately benefit the local clubs, schools, and community groups."

The Council is also funding 3G pitches at Monkstown, Rathcoole, and Ballyclare as part of a significant investment in sport and leisure facilities across the Borough.