New Enniskillen leisure centre and Belfast's Stand Cinema among ten Northern Ireland projects granted £71m from the UK government's Levelling Up Fund
Ten projects across Northern Ireland have been allocated more than £71m from the UK government'sAmong them is the transformation of the former Maghera High School into an industrial park and £20m for a new leisure centre in Enniskillen.The grants also include a £5.1m boost for 20 local rugby clubs, with are aimed at increasing women's participation in the sport.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the funding would help create new jobs and grow the economy.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the investment in local infrastructure projects would help support economic growth and drive regeneration.It is aimed at improving economic performance outside the south-east of England. The scheme is most closely associated with the north of England but is funding projects throughout the UK.
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