First Sod Cut at Laurelhill Sports Zone

Work is underway to develop a new full size 3G soccer pitch at Laurelhill Sports Zone. The construction of the pitch has commenced, following £1.7 million investment from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.

The project is expected to be completed in March 2025 and will see the creation of one new 3G pitch and additional parking, which will complement the existing synthetic hockey pitch currently on site.

The improved facility will be used by both Laurelhill Community College and Killowen Primary School as part of their curriculum. The wider community can also book the pitch outside of term time as well as at evenings and weekends.

Councillor Jonathan Craig, Chair of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee said, “The council is pleased to invest in another open space project to offer both local schools and the community access to quality sporting facilities.

The soccer pitch will provide valuable grounds for the schools to offer PE sessions and after school activities, which will hopefully inspire an interest in the sport at grassroots level.

Sports clubs, youth groups and friends can also access the pitch, outside of school hours, providing a fantastic community hub for everyone to enjoy.

Taking part in physical activity is a great way to improve your health and wellbeing therefore the new pitch will offer a fun way to get everyone moving together.

I look forward to visiting the facility once the project is completed to see many goals being scored.”

For updates on the project, please visit lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk