Newcastle Public Toilets Major Works Completed

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has just completed the £440,000 of major works to the Public Toilets in Newcastle town centre. The planned works were delivered as part of the Council’s Public Convenience Strategy and aim to enhance the quality and accessibility of public amenities for both locals and visitors alike.  

The upgrade of our facilities has seen the installation of a new toilet block at Central Promenade being completely replaced with two Unisex Toilets and one Disabled Toilet, whilst the Donard Park toilet block has been transformed to include four Unisex Toilets and one Disabled Toilet, ensuring enhanced convenience and accessibility for all visitors. 

The toilet block at Downs Road has been completely refurbished, and a new fully accessible Changing Places Toilet facility for the seaside town is now installed at the Downs Road site.  The Council has worked closely with the Mae Murray Foundation on these plans to ensure the facilities are accessible and inclusive for everyone. The Mae Murray Foundation is dedicated to breaking down unnecessary barriers, enabling people of all ages and abilities to participate equally in society.

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Pete Byrne said, “Having a changing places toilet in the centre of Newcastle town will make such a difference to people with disabilities and incontinence support needs. It will ensure disabled people can enjoy what the town has to offer late into the evenings, knowing there are toilet facilities available to meet their needs. We know this will have such a positive impact on the people we support and open up so many more opportunities for them in the local community.”

Opening hours for all Public Toilet facilities in Newcastle for September 2024 are 8am – 8pm with an earlier close of 4pm from October onwards.

For further information on Public Toilets please visit: www.newrymournedown.org/public-toilets.