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Commencement of the construction of the new Newry Leisure Centre has been officially announced at a recent Press function. The centre will initially provide a new modern state of the art swimming pool in the area of the present pool. Contractor for the project is Felix O'Hare Ltd. Plans are also at an advanced stage for the relocation of the Sports Centre in Patrick Street to the Meadow.
Speaking at the event Mayor Michael Ruane said ”As Mayor I am delighted to announce the commencement of the construction stage for a new swimming pool complex for Newry City and the District. I would also wish to confirm that the Council is satisfied that the finished product will be a fit for propose facility which will meet the future needs of recreational and competitive swimming and be a facility that the Council, users and general public will enjoy for many years to come."
Facilities will include an eight lane, twenty five metre pool, a two lane 13 metre training pool and a moving floor to the 8 lane floor for maximum flexibility.
The new building will include onsite electrical generation, solar thermal panels to heat the water, rain water harvesting, heat recovery and a UV pool treatment plant all designed to exceed current energy and low carbon design standards.
Concluding Mayor Ruane added "I am also delighted to learn that the design will meet Disability Sports NI excellence in accessibility standards. Operationally and aesthetically this new swimming pool will be a building which will attract young and old into an area where the activity of swimming can be enjoyed in a safe and controlled environment and where associated sports like canoeing and water polo can also be promoted. The Council has also been assured by Governing Bodies that this new building will be used for swimming galas and other swimming competitions delivered by Swim Ulster and Swim Ireland."
