The Black Mountain Shared Space Project (BMSSP) will create a welcoming, safe and accessible state-of-the-art building on land between Ballygomartin Road and Springfield Road.

The Belfast City Council-led project aims to remove physical barriers in the area and create a facility where cross community programming can be delivered. It will include a mix of uses including community programming, sports, offices, meeting and informal gathering spaces for communities to mix and spend time together in an attractive, welcoming and neutral shared space.

The facility will be operated by Black Mountain Shared Space, an organisation which has been in operation since 2010, during which time they have gained support from across political parties and the local community.