Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has agreed to invest £52m in the project over the next three years.
The Ice Bowl opened in 1986 and has more than 500,000 visitors a year.
The mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Andrew Gowan, said that after 37 years the building was no longer fit for purpose and the "announcement means we will see an exciting new leisure facility open to the public in 2026"."During construction, the existing ice bowl will remain open for business with full access to all activities.
"This flagship facility will help to grow our economy regionally, create jobs and enhance tourism within the LCCC area and greater Belfast. "It will also contribute to local regeneration and support inclusion and equality of access to important health and wellbeing activities locally." Visitors will be able to enjoy an Olympic-sized ice rink, 24-lane bowling alley. 100-station gym, community rooms, restaurant and coffee shop."I'll be eagerly awaiting updates on the redevelopment work as it gets underway hopefully in the near future," she added.
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