The Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) has confirmed the Carrickfergus Amphitheatre is the subject of an “ongoing investigation” after its temporary closure earlier this month.
While the HSENI could not comment further on the details of the investigation, it is understood that Carrickfergus Borough Council held a special meeting on 22 December. The recently refurbished facility shut temporarily on 2 December after a routine survey revealed a build up of sediment in water tanks and pipes.
It was claimed that if left untreated, the sediment had the potential to provide a harbour for harmful organisms. After a deep-cleanse operation of the water systems, the centre reopened on 8 December.
