A new £1.5m community centre in Donaghadee has been officially opened by the Mayor of Ards.

The new building houses a series of seminar and meetings rooms, as well as a main hall and a minor hall for smaller events, which also has safety surfacing suitable for children's play.

Its design also allows for the minor hall to be fitted out with a children's soft play area at a later stage, while space for a gym has also been included which means a community fitness facility could also be added in the future.

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Changing rooms and shower areas have already been incorporated into the building.

"The new centre is a contemporary community space, finished to a very high standard, with modern facilities and ample space," said mayor Billy Montgomery.

"Anyone who is familiar with the old centre will know that a purpose-built building was long overdue and I'm delighted that one of my first official duties as Mayor is to officially open the building."

He added: "I hope the people of Donaghadee make best use of the centre and enjoy its facilities to the full."

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