MARKET STREET PLANS NEAR COMPLETION
Market Street plans near completion
BY: ROSETTA DONNELLY
PLANS for the rebuilding of Market Street in Omagh are at advanced stage, with work expected to begin within the next few months.
Omagh Council was unable to provide an artist's impression of the plans when requested this week by the 'Herald' but say that the work on the regeneration is going full steam ahead.
The news will no doubt assuage concerns of the people, many of whom have expressed disquiet at the delay in regenerating the bomb site which has become not just an eyesore, but a sore reminder of the August 15th atrocity.
Kevin O'Gara, Chief Technical Officer, said the many of the plans have been finalised and are in the process of being prepared for submission for statutory approvals.
He said outline permission has been sought for a large section of the gap site adjacent to the river and reconstruction work on both gap sites will begin in the coming months.
Under the auspices of Omagh Renewal and Beyond, a steering group has been formed to assist with the redevelopment process. The group, called 'Omagh Heritage Initiative' has representation from the community sector, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Omagh District Partnership, other statutory bodies and the Council.
The objective of this group is to assist with the targeting of funding to help with the reconstruction of Omagh, and the coordination of the redevelopment of Market Street.
The group was delighted to receive Heritage Lottery Fund money following an application for funding. The grant of �900,000 is aimed at ensuring that the highest possible architectural standards in both restoration of existing building and in the new build schemes, takes into account the conservation area requirements.
Kevin O'Gara said further funding is in the pipeline for this.
He added "There will continue to be ongoing consultations with all interested parties in order to ensure that the highest quality of design and layout is achieved".
BY: ROSETTA DONNELLY
PLANS for the rebuilding of Market Street in Omagh are at advanced stage, with work expected to begin within the next few months.
Omagh Council was unable to provide an artist's impression of the plans when requested this week by the 'Herald' but say that the work on the regeneration is going full steam ahead.
The news will no doubt assuage concerns of the people, many of whom have expressed disquiet at the delay in regenerating the bomb site which has become not just an eyesore, but a sore reminder of the August 15th atrocity.
Kevin O'Gara, Chief Technical Officer, said the many of the plans have been finalised and are in the process of being prepared for submission for statutory approvals.
He said outline permission has been sought for a large section of the gap site adjacent to the river and reconstruction work on both gap sites will begin in the coming months.
Under the auspices of Omagh Renewal and Beyond, a steering group has been formed to assist with the redevelopment process. The group, called 'Omagh Heritage Initiative' has representation from the community sector, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Omagh District Partnership, other statutory bodies and the Council.
The objective of this group is to assist with the targeting of funding to help with the reconstruction of Omagh, and the coordination of the redevelopment of Market Street.
The group was delighted to receive Heritage Lottery Fund money following an application for funding. The grant of �900,000 is aimed at ensuring that the highest possible architectural standards in both restoration of existing building and in the new build schemes, takes into account the conservation area requirements.
Kevin O'Gara said further funding is in the pipeline for this.
He added "There will continue to be ongoing consultations with all interested parties in order to ensure that the highest quality of design and layout is achieved".
Further Information
Publisher: ULSTER HERALD
Ref: UH/1248
Published Date: 22-Apr-99
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