Louth County Council has published a comprehensive report outlining insights gained from a public consultation on the regeneration of the Westgate area in Drogheda which includes Fair Street, Georges Street, West Street, Father Connolly Way and Dominic Street.
The initial consultation phase saw exceptional numbers complete the online survey, contributing their ideas and detailing their aspirations for the Westgate area.
The report details the insights received during the initial consultation phase and how these will help shape the design proposals which will be out for public consultation later this year.
The project represents the first stage of the Westgate Vision, launched by Louth County Council in 2018, which is aimed at channelling investment into this core area.
The initial consultation was part of the brief in place for planning and regeneration consultants Turley who are working on preparation of proposals which the Council will use as part of an application for funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund.
This current stage of the Westgate Vision streetscape masterplan project has been funded under the same URDF scheme, which supports and encourages proposals for sustainable urban development or regeneration, as set out in Project Ireland 2040.
Thomas McEvoy, Director of Services, Louth County Council said:
“Louth County Council are delighted that so many members of the community in Drogheda have engaged with this project and took the opportunity to have their say on improvements they would like to see in the streetscape and other public realm improvements they believe could support recovery in this area of the town.”
“The consultation report comprehensively details the insights our team have gained from the survey, webinar, workshops and many stakeholder meetings and we want to take this opportunity to thank the public for being so involved in this project.
“The contributions are helping to shape the design proposals which are currently being worked on ahead of submission for planning consent later this year for approval and we are looking forward to bringing the proposals to the public for comment ahead of that submission”
“The design proposals will form a high quality plan for the Westgate area, focusing on improving public spaces and acting as a catalyst for positive regeneration and supporting development in the town centre.”
Turley are a full service planning and development company working with an experienced project team, and Louth County Council on this regeneration project.
Seamus Donohoe, Director at Turley said: “.. This project has people and place at its heart, and the insights gathered through public engagement by our strategic communications team are helping to shape proposals and discussion within out multi-disciplinary design team.”
To read or download the full report CLICK HERE . You can also request a copy by emailing contact@westgatevision.ie or by calling the Freephone consultation hotline: 1800-010 101.
