Plans are on track for the new €11million public swimming pool to be built by Fingal County Council at Castlelands, Balbriggan.

A provision of €11million has been allocated to the project over the three year period of the Council’s 2025-2027 Capital Programme.

The new facility will incorporate a changing village, reception area and a viewing gallery.

It will be located south of the area’s Link Road, directly opposite the site of a proposed new school.

An integrated design team led by UK-based company ReCreation has developed preliminary plans.

The provision of a public swimming pool was a key ask of the survey by Balbriggan.ie in 2019, aimed at shaping an order of priorities to transform the town.

The findings subsequently shaped Fingal County Council’s ongoing €54-57million Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme.

In 2024, a study which reached out to local teens also highlighted the need for a public swimming pool in Balbriggan.

Dr David Begg, Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group, which oversees Fingal County Council’s Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme, warmly welcomed the announcement.

He said the swimming pool would have a profound and positive social impact on Balbriggan.

“As we know, Balbriggan is home to one of the youngest, fastest growing and most diverse populations in Ireland.

“There is an unmatched determination across the community of Balbriggan to build a bright future for the area and this initiative will assist in doing just that.

“This project is a symbol of the progress being made in Balbriggan - informed and shaped by the community - and which will provide a well-designed public facility for people to not only enjoy, but feel proud of.”