29/07/2026
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BIG NEWS FOR PORTRUSH 🎉🥳🛹
Betongpark, a renowned skatepark and urban space design group, has been appointed to carry out the feasibility study for the Metropole Project in Portrush.
The proposed development would provide a major new outdoor hub for the community, combining sport, recreation, play and events in one accessible public space.
Current plans include:
🛹 A dedicated skate plaza
🚴 Purpose-built pump track and BMX facilities
🎉 A versatile area for community activities and events
🛝 Modern play facilities for children and families
Work will commence over the coming weeks, with consultation involving the public, local groups and key stakeholders planned throughout August and September.
Alliance Alderman Richard Brown Stewart has welcomed the appointment and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s announcement that work will begin on a masterplan for the Metropole Project in partnership with the Causeway Association of Urban Sports (CAUS).
He described the involvement of Betongpark as a significant milestone following years of campaigning for a dedicated urban sports facility at the prominent Portrush site.
Speaking to Explore Causeway Coast & Glens this morning, Alderman Stewart said:
“This is a hugely welcome announcement and one that so many people have worked tirelessly towards for many years. Alliance has consistently supported the vision of creating a dedicated urban sports facility at the Metropole site, recognising the enormous benefits it will bring to young people, families and the wider community.
“I’ve been privileged to work behind the scenes with both the local skating community and Council officers to help build relationships and ensure this project became a genuine collaboration. Like any long-term project, there have been challenges along the way and relationships have, at times, become strained. However, everyone involved has remained committed to the same goal of delivering something really special for the North Coast.
“What is particularly encouraging is that today’s announcement confirms that skaters and urban sports users will be involved at every stage of the masterplanning process. That collaborative approach is exactly what many of us have been advocating for. The people who will use these facilities should help shape them.
“This has been years in the making, with campaigners pushing for over three decades, and it’s fantastic to see real momentum now building. By working together, Council, CAUS, local users and the wider community will have the opportunity to create a flagship urban sports destination that Portrush can be proud of.
“I would like to pay tribute to everyone who has kept the momentum going over the years, particularly the volunteers within CAUS and the local skating community who never gave up on their vision.
“I would encourage everyone to take part in the public consultation over the coming months. This is our chance to help shape a facility that meets the needs of current and future generations and cements Portrush’s reputation as a leading destination for sport, recreation and community wellbeing.”
