Carrick Rangers FC lodges plans for new clubhouse and changing facilities

By Michelle Weir, Local Democracy Reporter
Published 23rd Aug 2023, 17:51 BST
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A planning application has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a new clubhouse at Carrick Rangers Football Club.

The club has also proposed new changing and multi-purpose community room at its Taylors Avenue grounds which are leased to Carrick Rangers by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

In September 2020, the club was granted planning permission by the local authority for two new stands. The existing west stand at Taylors Avenue will be demolished to make way for a replacement which will be able to accommodate up to 568 fans.

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There will also be provision for a first floor viewing lounge and educational and training rooms, turnstiles and security / media tower.

An image of the proposed new facility at Carrick Rangers. Picture: FreshdesignAn image of the proposed new facility at Carrick Rangers. Picture: Freshdesign
An image of the proposed new facility at Carrick Rangers. Picture: Freshdesign

Plans also include a new 635-seater east stand and repositioning of floodlights and fencing.

The Department for Communities (DfC) has been urged to progress the distribution of funding earmarked for investment in football grounds in Northern Ireland which would contribute to finance for development of the new facilities at Carrick Rangers.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in association with Carrick Rangers, Larne FC and Ballymena United, is bidding for £17m funding.

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