Plan for Castlepollard town park and pedestrian links

Westmeath County Council have announced the start of the Part 8 Statutory Public Consultation and Planning Process for the development of a town park at Mullingar Road, Castlepollard.

The proposed development is funded by the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), which is provided to support job creation in rural areas, address de-population of rural communities and support improvements in towns and villages and outlying areas, as set out in Project Ireland 2040.

Westmeath County Council have engaged the consultants Cooney Architects and Keys Monaghan Architects, joint venture, to prepare the design.

The proposal for the town park and associated pedestrian/cycle link is intended to positively enhance and regenerate the area with the creation of an active, sustainable amenity for residents and visitors.

As part of the process, the council are inviting all stakeholders and interested parties including residents, retailers, institutions, and businesses as well as community and sporting groups to express their views on the proposals.

To facilitate this engagement, plans and particulars of the development are at https://consult.westmeathcoco.ie/en and can be inspected or purchased at the offices of the Municipal District of Mullingar Kinnegad, Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, N91 FH4N from 9.30am to 4pm, excluding weekends and bank holidays, from 28 February to 30 March.

Submissions and observations can be made in writing no later than 5pm on Thursday 14 April at https://consult.westmeathcoco.ie/en or in writing, marked ‘Proposed Development of a Town Park at Mullingar Road Castlepollard'to the Administrative Officer, Planning Section, Westmeath County Council, Áras An Chontae, Mount Street, Mullingar, N91 FH4N.