A newly refurbished gym based at Falls Leisure Centre in Belfast has officially opened following an £85,000 investment from Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).

GLL, which is the social enterprise that operates the 16 Better leisure centres on behalf of Belfast City Council, delivered the refurbishment as part of a reinvestment of over £2 million in project upgrades from 2019-2024.

The £85,000 gym refurbishment in Falls Leisure Centre follows on from a similar upgrade performed in Lisnasharragh, with a newly laid gym floor, an additional strength and functional training space and new LED light installed throughout.

The gym has also seen new plate-loaded Technogym equipment installed, along with new functional equipment such as skill rows, SkiERGs, kettlebells, slam balls and plyo boxes.

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The gym refurbishment has been complemented by an upgrade to energy efficient LED lighting worth £45,000.

Upgrade works done to the social area and reception of the leisure centre mean that GLL reinvestment in Falls Leisure Centre stands at £166,000 from 2022 to 2024.

Along with the delivery of a new spin studio in Grove Leisure Centre, total spending on facilities projects by GLL now stands at over £2 million between 2019 and 2024, with £650,000 of that reinvestment coming in 2024.

Councillor Ruth Brooks, Chairperson of Belfast City Council's People and Communities Committee, was in attendance at the opening of the Falls Leisure Centre gym, along with local MLA Pat Sheehan and local councillor Paul Doherty.

Councillor Brooks said: "Investment in our leisure centres is an investment in the health and wellbeing of our communities. It's fantastic to see this latest refurbishment at Falls Leisure Centre, ensuring local residents have access to top-quality fitness facilities.

"GLL's continued reinvestment of over £2 million in Belfast's leisure centres demonstrates a real commitment to improving services and enhancing the experience for all users. Belfast City Council is committed to supporting accessible and inclusive leisure opportunities, and we welcome the positive impact these upgrades will have."