Contracts Valued at Over €2.5 Million For Projects To Rejuvenate Castlebar Town Centre Signed By Mayo County Council

Date: 01-11-2024

Mayo County Council this week signed contracts on two different projects that will revitalise the town centre of Castlebar.

Under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (Call Two) the Castlebar Historic Core Reactivation project received a grant of €8.53 million towards the overall project cost of €11.37m, that will stimulate regeneration by redressing the deterioration of underutilised historic properties and back lands that frame the Mall in Castlebar.

This week Mayo County Council signed a contract valued at €2.22 million with MVS Construction Ltd. for the restoration and reconfiguration of the former Post Office Building Castlebar, and conversion to a new Community Youth Resource Centre.

A contract valued at €282,900 was also signed with with Taylor – McCarney Architects to develop a Public Realm Masterplan and design work for the Mall and the backlands of Ellison Street, to refurbish and rejuvenate its setting and to provide an enhanced connection to other parts of the town, including the Military Barracks and Ellison Street.

Cathaoirleach of the Castlebar Municipal District, Cllr Donna Sheridan welcomed the signing of the contracts saying: “This is a fantastic day for Castlebar, the new youth centre will be a place where dreams are nurtured, and futures are forged.

“This is more than just a building, it is an investment in our community’s future, it will foster creativity, encourage teamwork, and empower the youth of Castlebar to reach their full potential.

“The development of a Public Realm Masterplan for the Mall and the backlands of Ellison Street will provide us with a roadmap of how we will continue the rejuvenation of this historic area in the town and set it up for an exciting future.”

David Mellett, Head of Castlebar Municipal District added: “The signing of these contracts marks a significant milestone in Mayo County Council’s journey to revitalise this historic area of Castlebar.

“This masterplan will help us transform our public spaces into a vibrant and welcoming hub for communities. It will see us protect our heritage and create a new high quality public urban space in the centre of the town.

“The construction of the new youth centre along with the masterplan is not just about bricks and mortar, it is about investing in our future, our culture, businesses and the quality of life of residents of the town and making it more attractive for those who visit.”