Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially opened a new extension to Carnagat Community House.

The facility, which is leased to the Carnagat Community Association by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE), was previously outdated and no longer suited to meet the growing demand from residents seeking access to community programmes and services.

The new extension has transformed the building, creating additional space and improved facilities. This expansion will enable the Association to plan and deliver more daily and weekly activities, with the aim of engaging a wider cross-section of the community and encouraging greater local volunteering to support its work.

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The project was supported by over £356,000 in funding from the Department for Communities through its Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.

Minister Lyons said: "I am pleased that my department has been able to provide financial support for the community extension in Carnagat, and I want to recognise the close collaboration between my department, NIHE, and the Community Association. This is a vital facility, supporting local people and services and, thanks to those partnerships, this extension will provide more space for activities, services and volunteering, supporting the local community for years to come."