A new £33,800 investment in football pitch facilities in Pomeroy, Co Tyrone has been welcomed by DAERA Minister Edwin Poots.
The DUP MLA attended the facilities on Monday, which received the funding under the LEADER programme as part of a £204,000 investment in the town by Mid Ulster District Council’s Village Renewal Scheme through the Mid Ulster Local Action Group (LAG).
“Facilities like this at Pomeroy in rural Tyrone are often the centre for not only fitness but social interaction in the local community,” Minister Poots said.
“I am very pleased to see these new enhanced facilities at Pomeroy Pitch completed to which DAERA has contributed £33,800 under the Rural Villages Renewal fund stream.
“The investment improves the standard and quality of the recreational infrastructure for the residents of Pomeroy and the surrounding communities.”
The minister also attended the opening of new disabled facilities and improved walkways at Drum Manor Forest Park and Lissan House.
He added: “My Department is aware of the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Recreational activities are very important and play a large part in sustaining the health and well-being of communities.
"The improved infrastructure in the park increase accessibility for those in wheelchairs and families with young children.
“These improved facilities will have a real impact on improving the quality of life for some of our most vulnerable citizens in the Mid Ulster area.”
Mid Ulster District Council Chair Paul McLean said the improved facilities will be a great asset to the local community.
Cllr McLean said: “The results that we have seen will be a great asset to the local community.
“In particular, facilities like these do so much for the physical and mental health of our young people, who in rural communities can find it difficult to access sporting opportunities when the infrastructure isn’t there.”
