A new gazebo has been installed and refurbishment works have been completed at Shellinghill Park in Cullybackey, County Antrim.

Constructed by local company AMD Services NI, the gazebo is traditional in design to complement its surroundings and features LED lighting for the darker evenings.

Refurbishments of three park benches, electrical enabling work and the installation of an electric mini pillar to facilitate electric and lighting in the park for future community events were also carried out.

The park improvements form part of a £2.4 million funding package provided by the Department for Communities (DfC), the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council - as part of the Village Environmental Improvements element of the COVID Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme.

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Completion of the works were announced by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said: "I am delighted to see the construction of this new and attractive gazebo in Cullybackey, which will create a space to bring the local community together.

"This is an excellent example of departments working together with the local council through the Covid Recovery Small Settlements programme, and will no doubt be a welcome facility for people living in the Cullybackey village and surrounding areas."

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir added: "This project will enhance Shellinghill Park by developing a multi-use community space where people can meet, and events can take place. 

"This will contribute to delivering on my Departmental priority of building strong, sustainable and diverse rural communities."