New MUGA Approved For Longstone, County Armagh

Planning permission for a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) in Longstone, County Armagh has been given council approval.Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s Planning Committee gave the £70,000 investment for Drumsill Park, Longstone the green light at a recent meeting.The new outdoor games area will enhance the local area by encouraging participation and interaction within the community. It will feature a tarmac surface and floodlighting within a fenced area that includes built-in goal post units allowing for various types of sports and games to be played such as football, basketball and tennis.The local community have proactively engaged with the council and have agreed a Service Level Agreement, which will allow, once construction is completed, the MUGA at Longstone to be opened and closed by a representative of the local community association.It is anticipated work will be completed by the end of July 2019.The £70,000 investment is part of the Council’s £4.75m Play Strategy for 2018-2026. The eight-year plan puts ABC Council at the forefront of health, recreation and leisure in Northern Ireland, actively championing play to help improve understanding of its critical importance to children and young people.