He said: “The Pilots Row centre has served the local community and indeed people right across the city well for over three decades now.
“It’s a hive of activity day and night and offers programmes for people of all ages to take part in.
“And it has also been the scene of many key political discussions during the likes of the local Féile.
“It’s clear that the building is starting to show its age and is in need of a major revamp to bring it up to modern day standards and designs.
“We need to invest now in Pilots Row, modernise it and leave it in a good place for future generations,” he added.