Ulster University is set to invest £10 million in a world class 'sports village' at its Jordanstown campus.

The project which was approved by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's Planning Committee will expand the existing sports centre.

The new facility will include a teaching/ event space, extended reception area, internal café space, changing rooms and equipment stores.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor Mark Cooper BEM said: "I'm pleased to see this investment by Ulster University which will further enhance the existing facilities creating a world-class centre for sporting excellence at Jordanstown.

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"There's no doubt sport and fitness can change lives, that's why I'm extremely proud to have facilities of this calibre in the Borough. This investment will create more training and development options for the thousands of athletes, professional clubs, local sporting groups and more who will use the new sports village."

Chair of the Planning Committee Councillor Robert Foster stated: "The new Ulster University Sports Centre at Jordanstown adds another remarkable asset to the range of public, club and educational sport resources in our Borough. Congratulations to everyone involved in the project."

The project is expected to be turned around in 18 weeks.