A business case to build a sports hub for Newry on a site named after the legendary Northern Ireland goalkeeper has been approved.
The development will include football, rugby and GAA pitches at Jennings Park, named after Arsenal and Spurs shot-stopper Pat Jennings, who was born in the border city.
Newry, Morne and Down District Council's (NMDDC) Vibrant and Healthy Communities Committee met on Monday night (May 20) behind closed doors, away from the press and the public, to discuss plans for a multi-million pound project. We discussed the report on
An ICT (Integrated Consultant Team) will also be appointed to guide the project at various stages including detailed design, planning approval, contractor selection and delivery.
Speaking in public session, Sinn Féin party chairman Róisín Howell said: “On the multi-sport hub, the proposal of Councilor Mathers (Sinn Féin) was agreed and supported by Councilor Finn (SDLP), to advance the sports hub project as detailed in the report. approved a business plan and the appointment of an ICT (Integrated Consultant Team) using Parliament's current framework.
Last November, a statue of the goalkeeper was erected outside Newry Town Hall, attended by Mr Jennings, his family and former soccer stars Liam Brady, Gerry Armstrong and Ledley King. He paid tribute to Jennings, one of the best goalies.
The council committee's decision will now go to the next full council meeting for approval, but “Big Pat” himself has already agreed to it.
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