Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has announced a £5.4 million investment at Jordanstown's Loughshore Park and Hazelbank Park.

At Jordanstown's Loughshore Park, a £2.2m investment will see the introduction of significant improvement works:

• Full refurbishment of caravan park facilities.

• Upgrade of existing café including a new first floor restaurant.

• Refurbished toilet facilities including Changing Places provision.

• Increased car parking provision from 115 to 144 spaces.

Meanwhile at Hazelbank Park, £3.2m of funding will facilitate:

• Increased car parking capacity

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• Development of a new play park

• Work on the bowling pavilion including addition of a café

• New toilet facilities including Changes Places facilities

• New staff compound with staff welfare facilities

The investment will continue the council's commitment to delivering an award-winning 'Botanical Borough'. The concept is designed to promote biodiversity and sustainability whilst driving the growth of tourism and economic development within the Borough.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM, said:

"Antrim and Newtownabbey has multiple award-winning parks and open green spaces packed with features of value to both visitors and residents. These popular community facilities are an important investment in the health and economy of our Borough.

"We are proud to say that, even as the new Coronation Garden and the Platinum Clockwork Garden attractions continue to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to our Borough, we will not be resting on our laurels.

"We will continue to find ways to make our parks better than ever for our residents and visitors."

Works are due to commence on both projects in August 2024. With planned completion by November 2025.