Public views sought on future of Tullamore town
Public views are now being sought on the future of Tullamore town as part of a major plan to breathe new life into the centre of the town.
Offaly County Council and consultants Brady Shipman Martin are conducting an online survey to gather information and feedback from the public.
The feedback is part of the process of preparing the Tullamore Regeneration Framework, a blueprint for the future development of the centre of Tullamore
The council said it wanted to ensure that the Regeneration Framework meets the aspirations of the whole community and therefore would like to hear from all stakeholders within the local community of Tullamore - from local residents, traders, business owners, shopkeepers to young people, students, senior citizens, community groups and clubs.
Any individual or interested parties can make a submission either through this online platform, or in writing to Offaly County Council: Tullamore Regeneration Framework, Offaly County Council, Town Hall, Cormac Street, Tullamore or by email: tullamoremd@offalycoco.ie
Submissions can be made during the public consultation period which will run until June 9
Cllr Neil Feighery, Cathaoirleach of Tullamore Municipal District of Offaly County Council, welcomed the first public consultation in the project.
“The Tullamore Regeneration Framework provides immense opportunity to Tullamore to reimagine and reinvigorate our County Town. It will strive to reveal the spirit of the town through an integrated approach encompassing design, planning, heritage, mobility and sustainability.”
Pauline Byrne from BSM said the project team commissioned by Offaly County Council, would like to hear the public views on what could enhance and improve Tullamore Town Centre.
“We would like to understand your aspirations for Tullamore and its future as a great place to live, work and visit’
The survey can be accessed via www.offaly.ie as well as the Council’s social media feeds, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. People are encouraged to share the survey with as many friends and colleagues as possible. The survey closes on Friday, June 9.
The council has previously said that a key element of the regeneration plan will be to focus on eight "opportunity sites" in the town.
The sites were listed by the council previously as: Grand Canal Harbour site; former 'Texas' site; Lands behind High St/O'Moore St; Lands south of O'Connor Square; Railway lands; Coen Site; Lands behind the Court House; and Tanyard lands.
These opportunity site have the potential to be redeveloped “as high density mixed-use developments.