Major Programme of Refurbishment Works to Get Underway at Kilkeel Leisure Centre

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is set to commence with the planned refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre. This major refurbishment project, is due to commence in July 2025 and will see the modernisation of key areas of the facility, creating a more welcoming and up-to-date Centre for all users. The works are expected to take 12 months to complete.

Residents can look forward to enhanced facilities at Kilkeel Leisure Centre, including:

Upgraded Reception area for centre users
Extended state-of-the-art health and fitness gyms and equipment
New studio space for group fitness classes
Upgrades to pool facilities and new changing lockers
Enhanced family wet and dry changing facilities
Enhanced wet and dry accessible changing facilities
Ample parking, including accessible spaces and cycle parking

Given the scale of works, Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be closed throughout the refurbishment, however, alternative facilities are available for residents in Newry Leisure Centre, Newcastle Centre, Down Leisure Centre and Ballymote Sports and Wellbeing Complex.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne said, “By investing £3.3million in first-class facilities, the Council is ensuring the people of Newry, Mourne and Down have access to the very best leisure facilities within our district.

“As a Council we are committed to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in the district and reduce health inequalities. The planned refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be more inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate in leisure activities and that we continue to cater to diverse community needs.”

The Council acknowledges that the redevelopment will be disruptive for Kilkeel Leisure Centre users during the period of construction and has planned for alternative leisure provision across our other Leisure Centres within the district for users.

Further updates regarding the refurbishment of Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be provided through our website, NMD Be Active app, social media channels and the local press in due course.

Important Information for Centre Users

Please see the information below relating to bookings and cancellations, including how direct debit membership packages may be affected.

Council swimming lessons and school swimming lessons.

All Council swimming lessons and school swimming lessons in Kilkeel Leisure Centre will finish at the end of the current term, no later than 30 June 2025.

Centre management will be in contact with parents and guardians to provide an update about swimming lessons.

Club and Commercial Bookings

Centre management has been in contact with representatives for each club and commercial booking to provide updates and discuss alternative arrangements.

Playgroup

Centre management has contacted Playgroup Management to provide updates and discuss alternative arrangements. Parents are advised to communicate directly with the playgroup for further updates.

Memberships

Direct Debit Memberships

All Direct Debit memberships at Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be frozen during the closure, and no payments will be collected. If you'd like to use other Council leisure centres, please email Kilkeel.Reception@nmandd.org and a member of staff will assist in transferring your membership. No further action is required from customers regarding membership payments.

Paid in Full Memberships

All Paid in Full memberships at Kilkeel Leisure Centre will be frozen during the closure. Once the centre reopens, memberships will be extended to cover the closure period. If you'd like to use other facilities or request a refund for the remaining membership period, please email Kilkeel.Reception@nmandd.org. A member of our team will get in touch to arrange for your membership to be redirected or to process your refund.

Football Pitch Bookings

Pitch bookings for the Mournes area can be made via the Newcastle Centre (See contact details below).

Contact Details:

If a customer would like to contact us regarding a booking, a refund or any other enquiry please email Kilkeel.Reception@nmandd.org

If a customer would like to contact us regarding alternative centre availability, please do so via:

Newcastle Centre - newcastlecentre@nmandd.org

Tel: 0330 137 4026

Ballymote Sports & Wellbeing Centre - ballymotesportsandwellbeingcentre@nmandd.org

Tel: 0330 137 4026

Down Leisure Centre - downleisurecentre@nmandd.org

Tel: 0330 137 4026

Newry Leisure Centre - poolreception@nmandd.org

Tel: 0330 137 4026

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