There has been significant progress in creating a Ballinasloe Sports Hub following the AGM of the Galway Sports Partnership this week.
Funding has been ringfenced specifically for the Ballinasloe Sports Hub, and a coordinator will be dedicated to the project, ensuring its successful launch and operation in the Ballinasloe East Galway Area.
Cllr Evelyn Parsons, who announced the progress, said the Ballinasloe Sports Hub will present an exciting opportunity for local sports clubs, activities, and facilities to connect under a coordinated approach.
The initiative aims to develop sustainable structures while seeking broader support for new sporting opportunities and reaching out to new groups within the community.
“I am thrilled about the prospects that the Ballinasloe Sports Hub brings to our community,” said Cllr Parsons, “especially at this important pivotal time as we embark on exploring possibilities around developing a swim and water recreational area on the Suck River with a linear amenity public park, thanks to the ORIS feasibility funding I secured.”
“I have also received positive feedback from Galway County Council and the Flood Relief Scheme Team, with an agreement to assess the possibility of tying in the Ballinasloe Townparks relief Road commitment, which I diligently worked to have inserted into the recent County Development Plan.”
Cllr Parsons said that this initiative will not only enhance access to sports and recreational activities but also foster a sense of community engagement and wellbeing, and could align well with broader Just Transition opportunities.
The Ballinasloe Sports Hub is poised to become a central pillar in the local sports landscape for the next five years, serving as a hub for collaboration, development, and inclusivity.
Cllr Parsons extended her gratitude to all stakeholders involved in working towards making this vision a reality and looks forward to the positive impact it will have on the Ballinasloe community.
