Locals from the Balbriggan area in North County Dublin have been asked to share their views and opinions on new proposed redevelopment plans for the town .
Fingal County Council yesterday launched a public consultation on plans to transform the centre of Balbriggan as part of a €10 million redevelopment. The redevelopment of the 19,300 square metres site is expected to commence in late 2023 subject to planning permission.
Works will be completed in five phases between early 2024 and the first quarter of 2025. If redevelopment plans are to go ahead, a multi-purpose plaza will be built with features such as a linear park, suitable for hosting markets, festivals and events.
Read more: Councillors defy Planning Regulator in build-to-rent curbs
The proposed new space is the largest signature project to be brought forward under the Our Balbriggan 2019-2025 Rejuvenation Plan. The planned redevelopment will see areas of Quay Street, Mill Street, Harbour Road and Balbriggan Harbour become an integrated space with the aim of linking the town centre and River Bracken with the harbour.
Chair of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group Brian MacCraith said: "Our research, conducted with the people of Balbriggan, clearly demonstrated support for reimagining the harbour area. We have before us proposals that will do just that, creating an exciting, lively pier and waterfront that will help link leisure and tourism opportunities in the town and significantly boost Balbriggan’s offering."
The existing playground, green spaces and planting zones will nearly double in size as part of these plans. Additionally, low-level stone walls will be removed from the town’s viaduct to create a seamless flow through the pedestrian area.
A new commercial building and two new kiosks will be built on the site of a former nightclub in the harbour area. A new toilet block with changing facilities, lockers and a retail kiosk will be situated at the entrance to the beach by the railway viaduct and the former RNLI boathouse will be conserved and refurbished for commercial cafe/retail use.
The public consultation process will commence on Thursday, July 7 with plans on public display at Balbriggan Library and County Hall, Swords until August 5. They will also be available online at consult.fingal.ie.
READ NEXT:
Car ban on South William Street a step closer after inclusion in development plan
Dublin’s ‘best beach’ voted by hundreds of reviewers as summer heatwave kicks in
'Rock Against Hotels' protest planned against closure of Dublin city beer garden
Do you have faith that Metrolink will be delivered on time? Have your say
Dublin MetroLink to cost €9.5 billion with first trains running by 2034
Sign up for the Dublin Live newsletter to get all the latest local news straight to your inbox
