I don’t have live access to current news in this moment, but here’s the latest I can share based on reputable recent sources:
- Ulster University’s Jordanstown Sports Village has been a long-planned £10m expansion project intended to upgrade the campus’ indoor facilities (gym, fitness suites, physio room, student sports clubhouse, etc.) to complement its outdoor pitch provision.[1][2][3]
- The plans were approved by local authorities (Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council) in 2023, with the expansion described as adding two storeys to the existing sports centre to create a world-class hub for training, education, and community sport.[3][5]
- The development is positioned as a centerpiece for sport at Jordanstown, supporting both university athletes and community access, and it aligns with UU’s broader emphasis on high-performance sport and community engagement.[6][1]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest updates and give you a concise, sourced briefing with dates and any new developments (planning amendments, openings, or facility access details).
Sources
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's approve £10m sports facility at UU Jordanstown UTV News
www.itv.comBelfast’s newest and largest student accommodation block is to feature a state-of-the-art Sports Centre, operated by Ulster University Sport. Located at Nelson Place, the next generation student living property offers 774 luxury en-suite and studio flats across 11 floors alongside amenities such as a rooftop terrace with a panoramic view across Belfast, a cinema room, […]
sportforbusiness.comUlster University to invest £10m in Sports Village
www.ulster.ac.ukIn a statement on their social media channels, the UL Arena has confirmed that their swimming pools, gyms, fitness areas and halls will remain closed until November 30, due to the necessity to host a field hospital on site. The University Arena hosts thousands of its members and visiting sports team...
www.limerickleader.ieColum Eastwood MP says the executive has downgraded previous commitments to university expansion in the city.
www.bbc.comA £10m investment by Ulster University will create a world-class ‘sports village’ in Jordanstown through the expansion of an existing sports centre.
antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.ukUlster University is set to invest £10m in the Jordanstown Sports Village, a state-of-the-art, multi-sport facility for students, staff and
ulsteruni.gaa.ieUlster University Sports Village is a hub for sporting excellence in Northern Ireland, and home to the University’s world-class indoor and outdoor facilities.
www.ulster.ac.uk