Construction company GRAHAM is preparing to commence work on Ireland’s only Passivhaus standard leisure facility.
The Fermanagh Lakeland Forum in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, is poised for a transformative redevelopment into a leisure, health, and wellbeing hub.
Following a special council meeting in April 2025, the project has received formal approval to move into the construction phase.
The redevelopment is designed to meet the highest environmental and sustainability standards, aligning with the Passivhaus criteria.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council chair and councillor John McClaughry said: “The move to the construction phase is a significant moment and reflects the Council’s commitment to investing in transformative, future proofed facilities with health, wellbeing and sustainability at its core.”
GRAHAM regional director Gerry Rowe said: “We are delighted to move to construction phase with this transformative project, which will feature Ireland’s only Passivhaus-certified leisure centre, pushing the boundaries of environmental sustainability. It’s an exciting opportunity to create a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance local health, wellness, and recreation, and set a new standard in sustainable development.”
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By GlobalDataThe project, which emerged from comprehensive public engagement, secured funding of £20m ($27m) from the UK Government. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is undertaking this project with a total cost of £70m, marking it as their most substantial capital investment to date.
Positioned on the River Erne’s waterfront, the investment will transform the current Fermanagh Lakeland Forum site.
The new facility aims to foster healthy lifestyles and community engagement, offering inclusive and accessible spaces for all age groups. It is also expected to boost tourism and economic growth in the local area, states GRAHAM.
The new centre will feature an eight-lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool, a splash pad for children, a gym and fitness suite, and various community and multipurpose spaces.
Additional amenities include a soft play and sensory room, a destination playpark, a pump track, and trails for cycling, walking, and running. An active waterfront area and improved pedestrian access to Enniskillen town centre are also part of the plan.
The anticipated opening of the new leisure hub is set for 2028.
GRAHAM regional director Gerry Rowe said: “We are delighted to move to construction phase with this transformative project, which will feature Ireland’s only Passivhaus-certified leisure centre, pushing the boundaries of environmental sustainability. It’s an exciting opportunity to create a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance local health, wellness, and recreation, and set a new standard in sustainable development.”
In March 2025, Sefton Council affirmed GRAHAM as the contractor for the Marine Lake Events Centre project in Southport, UK, in March 2025.
