Larne Town Parks toilets to be upgraded with investment of £240k

Toilet facilities in Larne Town Parks are to be refurbished to the tune of £240,000 in one of the first steps to develop and update the area.

The improvements to the facilities make up part of the Town Parks Concept Plan following extensive public consultation.

Elected Members recently approved the relocation and rebuild of the new fully accessible toilet block which will be located next to the car park.

It is expected the work will be completed by early next year.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Peter Johnston, said: “This is a welcome investment for Larne Town Parks and locals and visitors to the area.

“This is evidence of investment by Council to improve the facilities in our towns which is key to our tourism plans.

“As restrictions begin to ease following Covid-19 we hope to welcome people back to Mid and East Antrim to rediscover all that we have to offer.”

This was discussed at Group Party Leaders, including local representatives Gregg McKeen, Gerardine Mulvenna and James McKeown.

Further work is in the pipeline to enhance heritage aspects within the park, improvements to accessibility, car parking arrangements and seating.

The Town Park consists of 8.3 hectares and contains three tennis courts, a 5-aside soccer pitch, children’s playground, public toilets, shelters, bandstand, mature trees and tree lined walks, woodland, ornamental shrubs, flower bedding and large flat areas of open grass for games and play.

The park is a very important asset to the people of Larne and tourists who visit the town.

It is therefore Council's priority to restore Town Parks and enhance it which will no doubt improve the quality of life for those living in the area and enhance the attraction for visitors to the area.