Construction News
14/03/2023
New Facilities Open At Navan Park
A suite of new facilities have officially been opened at Blackwater Park, Navan.
The new building provides changing rooms with shower facilities and public toilets that cater for all abilities.
Meath County Council has completed various projects over recent years to reflect the increased usage of the park, these include the development of the playground, the installation of lighting along the 1.4km looped walkway to allow longer hours of usage during the Autumn and Winter months and the launch of Sceal Trail.
An event was held on 01 March to mark the official opening of the new toilet and changing places facilities.
Speaking at the event, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Nick Killian said: "By providing toilet and changing facilities the park can now facilitate increased sports participation through local schools and sporting organisations. Having adequate changing facilities will enhance the user experience and attract new users to the park, and in return will result in increasing interest and participation numbers."
Mayor of Navan, Cllr Eddie Fennessy added: "The opening of the toilets and changing rooms is welcome news for all those people who have been using the park and especially good news for sports groups and individuals involved in activities here. I want to thank Meath County Council, and all involved for bringing this project to fruition."
The new building provides changing rooms with shower facilities and public toilets that cater for all abilities.
Meath County Council has completed various projects over recent years to reflect the increased usage of the park, these include the development of the playground, the installation of lighting along the 1.4km looped walkway to allow longer hours of usage during the Autumn and Winter months and the launch of Sceal Trail.
An event was held on 01 March to mark the official opening of the new toilet and changing places facilities.
Speaking at the event, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Nick Killian said: "By providing toilet and changing facilities the park can now facilitate increased sports participation through local schools and sporting organisations. Having adequate changing facilities will enhance the user experience and attract new users to the park, and in return will result in increasing interest and participation numbers."
Mayor of Navan, Cllr Eddie Fennessy added: "The opening of the toilets and changing rooms is welcome news for all those people who have been using the park and especially good news for sports groups and individuals involved in activities here. I want to thank Meath County Council, and all involved for bringing this project to fruition."
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