Antrim Forum has invested £1.5 million to completely renovate and modernise its two swimming pools and changing facilities, creating a state-of-the-art facility for its members.

The investment includes a complete relining of the pool tank, new flooring and fully refurbished changing rooms. The updated changing facilities include designated areas for families and individuals requiring larger, more accessible spaces and showering amenities.

Additionally, a new sensory room has been introduced at the Forum, offering a calming environment for individuals, families and children with learning disabilities or specific needs. This is the second sensory room in the Council's Leisure Centres, following the one opened at the Valley Leisure Centre last month.

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Speaking at the launch, the Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Neil Kelly, said: "The Antrim Forum has served the community for over 50 years. It is an outstanding centre offering activities for the entire family under one roof. With the recent pool refurbishment, along with the new fitness suite and studios introduced last year, the centre now provides a thriving environment for the Borough’s residents to enjoy high-quality physical and mental health programmes and facilities.

"While the centre has greatly improved its core offerings, namely swimming, the fitness suite, and classes, it’s also diversifying its offering to include a new sensory room for people feeling overwhelmed or anxious."

A further investment has been made to resurface the Athletics Track, which is expected to be completed later this year.