Urban Regeneration Development Fund Call 1
The URDF1 Urban Greenway project, funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Urban Regeneration Development Fund, will connect the east and west Greenway through Tullamore. The Works will include a new footpath along the towpath of the Grand Canal, a shared vehicular and cycling route on the carriageway of Convent View to Kilbeggan Bridge and upgraded walking and cycling routes along the Grand Canal from Bury Quay to Srah Bridge. The Works include traffic safety measures and signage to facilitate safe pedestrian and cycling crossings at Kilbeggan Bridge and Cox’s (Clara) Bridge, provision of a shared surface area at Bury Quay, street furniture, signage and lighting upgrades.
Urban Regeneration Development Fund Call 2
Offaly County Council is progressing with six urban regeneration and development projects in Tullamore funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Project A: O’Connor Square to Church Street Link, Urban Garden, Civic Space & Remote Working Hub will link O’Connor Square and Market Square over the Tullamore River, provide open space which will act as a pivotal connection between the two key squares, build on the existing remote working facilities in Tullamore with innovation space in the town centre and contribute greatly to placemaking.
TOBIN Consulting Engineers were appointed for the design and contract management in September 2023. The TOBIN team has commenced surveys, design and plans for part 8 planning and public consultation.
Contract Signing with TOBIN Consulting Engineers in Tullamore Municipal District, 14th September 2023
Project B to provide a new street linking High Street to the Tanyard to O’Connor Square will improve permeability from High Street and open up the rear of the square to development opportunities has received approval to tender for a Contractor for the works.
Project C Meath Lane will improve permeability by providing an additional pedestrian route in the town and access to the amphitheatre of our newly opened Esker Arts. OCC has received approval to tender for these works.
Project D: Tullamore Regeneration Framework will deliver a vision for Tullamore to 2040, a public realm and regeneration & renewal framework by both the public and private sectors for Tullamore and a strategy for sustainable access & permeability is progressing to public consultation by the appointed consultants Brady Shipman Martin.
Project (E) Tullamore Grand Canal Harbour Masterplan is ongoing by the appointed consultants Grafton Architect and will provide Offaly County Council and partners Waterways Ireland detailed economic analysis of development options for the site.
Project F: Acres’ Folly Enhancements will allow for public viewing across Lloyd Park and the town of Tullamore offering an important local and national focal point for this historic property encouraging the regeneration of its original purpose as designed by the former property developer Thomas Acre. Phase 1 & 2 funded by the Historic Structures Fund and Creative Ireland Funding with repairs to existing structure and internal viewing staircase is complete and OCC has received approval to tender for phase 3 landscaping works to the grounds around the folly and the former garden.