The Green Party’s Áine Groogan proposed an amendment, which was eventually passed with support from Sinn Féin and the SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party).
The amendment agreed to the proposed three new pitches at Boucher and also addressed the issue of large-scale music events.
It stated: “The council acknowledges the potential conflict with the site’s existing use as the largest venue for major concerts and events in Belfast and recognises the importance of ensuring we maintain a site that is capable of hosting on a similar or indeed greater scale going forward, with appropriate supporting facilities and infrastructure.
“We commit to working with the large scale events sector, statutory partners and local stakeholders to identity and assess suitable alternative sites across the city or the potential for managing both within the Boucher Road Playing Fields.
“A report will be brought back on these options within two months.”
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