Kilkeel Leisure Centre to undergo £3.3m major redevelopment

A major £3.3m redevelopment of a leisure centre is set to get underway in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

Set to begin in July 2025, the works will create a more welcoming and up-to-date centre for all users. Expected to take 12 months to complete, the improvements include an extension and expansion of the gym area – including the installation of new equipment, a new studio space for group fitness classes, upgrades to pool facilities and changing areas.

Given the scale of works, the centre, which is owned by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, will close throughout the refurbishment.

The council’s chair, Pete Byrne, said: “By investing £3.3million in first-class facilities, we’re ensuring the people of Newry, Mourne and Down have access to the very best leisure facilities within our district.”