Expressions of interest sought for reuse of large unit at former Shannonbridge power site

Offaly County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the reuse, on a long-term lease basis of The Dalton Centre in Shannonbridge.

The unit is a large single storey open plan industrial building, approx 1,200 square meters in size. It consists of a steel frame with precast concrete cladding slabs at lower level and profiled metal vertical cladding at high level.

There are four roller shutter doors to access the building and a profiled metal pitch roof. Floor level to eaves height is 9.82m. Subdivision of the unit can be considered.

Applicants are being asked to outline clearly the nature of the proposed enterprise, what the building will be used for and what modifications, if any, will be required.

Aligning with the objectives of the EU Just Transition Fund 2021-2027, applicants should also give emphasis to the generation of employment for the former peat communities, by investing in the diversification of the local economy.

There should also be a positive contribution to the local community,

Completed Expressions of Interest submissions should be forwarded to: localenterprise@offalycoco.ie, no later than close of business on Wednesday, September 16.

For full details visit here or if you have any further questions regarding this please contact Colm Kelly, Senior Economic Development Officer, Offaly County Council at colm.kelly@leo.offalycoco.ie