Community projects given a £1.2m boost

Carryduff  GAC’s funding will enable a new 3G all-weather training area to be built, as well as a number of other enhancements to the club. This will mean that for the first time all of the club’s 60 teams will be able to play and train from the same grounds. 

Ballinderry War Memorial Hall’s funding will enable its hall to be restored and refurbished extending the hall’s functionality to encompass a wider range of community activities for all ages and interests.

Hillhall Regeneration Group’s funding will allow it to develop a bespoke community hall and resource hub providing a physical space for friends, neighbours and those who are socially isolated to come together.

Canal Boxing Club’s funding means it can build a sports hub at Queen Elizabeth II playing fields making it accessible to many more members. The club prides itself on achieving positive health outcomes, well-being (both physical and mental) and improved levels of physical activity through the provision of boxing and fitness related initiatives at its gymnasium.

Councillor Jonathan Craig, chair of the Council’s Communities and Wellbeing Committee said: “The Community Investment Fund is all about giving a helping hand to our local community groups to improve their own local spaces. The fund supports community, sporting and interest groups to progress a capital project that meets community needs.”