State of the art library and community facility will deliver much-needed facelift and safe haven for arts and culture for the East Coast
Construction of the much anticipated new library and community centre in Bettystown is expected to start as early as March this year.
Local Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan, an enthusiastic supporter of the project, has welcomed the news saying that when completed the state of the art facility will deliver a much-needed facelift for the East Coast.
“It will provide a safe haven for us to build on the wealth of artistic, historical and cultural talent we have here in the Boyne Valley, the birthplace of Ireland’s Ancient East” she told Drogheda Life.
“As an elected member of Meath County Council, I’ve long espoused the belief that we needed to deliver an artistic and cultural centre here on the East Coast which would serve the needs of our community.
“This new library and community facility will provide the latest in technology, space for students to study, rooms for local groups to use and a long-desired artistic space for local artists and photographers to display their work and host exhibitions.”
“I was delighted to have worked closely with the team in Meath County Council and the architects, and ensured public consultation was paramount at the outset. This building will be an iconic piece of architecture that we can all be proud of, and I have no doubt it will become the heart of East Meath.”
The second phase tender assessment has now been completed and Cork contractor Cumnor Construction were successful with their bid. It is anticipated that construction will begin onsite in March pending all formalities being completed, and the duration of the works is programmed for 16 months.
“This library, along with the commitment of funding in our Capital Plan for a Community Centre, will serve to enrich and enhance our community” Councillor Tolan said.
“I am committed to continuing my efforts to deliver a Community Centre, Garda Station, sporting facilities, and all community related infrastructure that has been so lacking here in East Meath,” she concluded.
