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25/08/2023
New £1.3m Health And Community Hub Opens In Dungannon
The Department for Communities (DfC) has announced the officially opening of a new £1.3 million health and community hub at Thomas Clarke's Gaelic Football Club in Dungannon.
The facility, which will provide a state-of-the-art space for local community groups and promote health and wellbeing in the area, was made possible thanks to a £973,000 investment by Department for Communities.
A significant contribution of almost £328,000 was also made by Thomas Clarke's.
Attending the official opening, Department for Communities Deputy Secretary, Emer Morelli said the new hub would provide increased opportunities for a wide range of people in Dungannon and the surrounding areas.
Emer said: "It is extremely rewarding to see a forward-thinking concept become reality and I commend everyone who devoted the time, effort and commitment to help us reach this point.
"One of the Department's strategic objectives is to help develop our communities, build confidence and improve the quality of life for people living in local areas. I believe this health and community hub ticks all those boxes.
"Not only will it provide new opportunities for young people and encourage a greater participation in sport, physical activity and community and cultural initiatives, it will also benefit people of all ages, abilities and genders through a range of outreach activities.
"It is a fine example of what can be achieved when government departments, councils, Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships, stakeholders and communities come together to deliver on a vision that meets the needs of those living in the local area."
The new hub aims to improve social conditions through better co-ordinated provision of a range of community-based activities while catering for a diverse range of groups, including footballers, hurlers, musicians, dancers, community groups and local schools.
The project was led by Mid Ulster District Council, on behalf of Thomas Clarke's, with the support of the Dungannon Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.
The facility, which will provide a state-of-the-art space for local community groups and promote health and wellbeing in the area, was made possible thanks to a £973,000 investment by Department for Communities.
A significant contribution of almost £328,000 was also made by Thomas Clarke's.
Attending the official opening, Department for Communities Deputy Secretary, Emer Morelli said the new hub would provide increased opportunities for a wide range of people in Dungannon and the surrounding areas.
Emer said: "It is extremely rewarding to see a forward-thinking concept become reality and I commend everyone who devoted the time, effort and commitment to help us reach this point.
"One of the Department's strategic objectives is to help develop our communities, build confidence and improve the quality of life for people living in local areas. I believe this health and community hub ticks all those boxes.
"Not only will it provide new opportunities for young people and encourage a greater participation in sport, physical activity and community and cultural initiatives, it will also benefit people of all ages, abilities and genders through a range of outreach activities.
"It is a fine example of what can be achieved when government departments, councils, Neighbourhood Renewal Partnerships, stakeholders and communities come together to deliver on a vision that meets the needs of those living in the local area."
The new hub aims to improve social conditions through better co-ordinated provision of a range of community-based activities while catering for a diverse range of groups, including footballers, hurlers, musicians, dancers, community groups and local schools.
The project was led by Mid Ulster District Council, on behalf of Thomas Clarke's, with the support of the Dungannon Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership.
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