Camlough Lake Hub Enters Pre- Planning Notice Stage

Newry Mourne and Down District Council are undertaking a formal public consultation prior to the submission of a planning application for a Recreational Hub at Camlough Lake. A total of £2.8m was awarded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund for the Camlough Lake facility which was the only one of three projects submitted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council to get funded. 

The funding is to provide:

• improved pedestrian and vehicle access to the lake;
• facilities for water sports that are accessible 24/7;
• good parking provision, seating and picnic areas;
• toilets, changing rooms, showering and storage facilities; and
• meeting space to host official events and indoor activities.

The new multi-purpose recreation hub is expected to:

• increase participation in outdoor recreation and water sports at Camlough Lake;
• improve health and wellbeing;
• increase tourism;
• support local economic growth; and
• provide better accessibility to the lake.

The Pre-application Notice (PAN) period will run for 14 weeks with the development of a website providing:

• contact details for the council;
• the site location;
• a description of the proposed development, including details of proposed use and floor space;
• a plan showing the outline of the site at which the development is to be carried out; and
• an account of what consultation the prospective applicant proposes to undertake.

Check out the Council’s website for updates on when the website will go live and for information on “in person” consultation dates.