John McQuillan Contracts has successfully delivered a new £1.7m 3G soccer pitch at Laurelhill Sports Zone in County Antrim.

The construction company commenced works at the Lisburn-based facility last year which, along with the creation of one new 3G pitch, included additional parking to complement the synthetic hockey pitch previously on site.

The facility will provide local schools and clubs with a state-of-the-art venue for training and matches. This project was funded by an investment from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

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Councillor Jonathan Craig, Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, said: "The council is pleased to invest in another 3G project to offer both local schools and the community access to quality sporting facilities.

"I know the community has been looking forward to playing on the pitch so it will be fantastic to watch some games over the coming weeks and hopefully see many goals hitting the back of the net."

Mervyn Storey, Chair of the Education Authority, added: "The new pitch will make a real difference to local schools as it offers a fun way to get children active or even encourage an interest in soccer at grassroots level."