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Birr Public Realm 2009-2013

Birr Public Realm 2009-2013. Work achieved to date. In partnership with…. We wish to thank the following groups for their support and assistance in the physical development and enhancement of this beautiful town: Birr Chamber of Commerce Birr Tidy Town Association Birr Lions Club

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Birr Public Realm 2009-2013

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  1. Birr Public Realm 2009-2013 Work achieved to date

  2. In partnership with… We wish to thank the following groups for their support and assistance in the physical development and enhancement of this beautiful town: • Birr Chamber of Commerce • Birr Tidy Town Association • Birr Lions Club • Birr Castle and Demesne • Birr Historical Society • Irish Georgian Society • Heritage Council • Offaly Local Development Company • Shannon Development • Department of Environment, Community & Local Government • Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport • Offaly County Council

  3. 1. Castle Street - Before

  4. 1. Castle Street - After Key Points • Vegetation reduced improving views of Castle walls • Unnecessary signage removed • Damaged railings stored • High limestone kerb provided to enhance bend and increase safety • Corner pavement widened • Road marking to be provided

  5. 2. Column Restoration • Key Points • Civic Structures Grant €34,000 • Stone conservation works

  6. 3. Old Church and Graveyards • Key Points • Looking at mechanism for controlled access after conservation of the tower • Part of general graveyard works • Continued management scheme

  7. 4. Camcor River Park • Key Points • LAMA award 2012 • New pathways and footbridge provided • Additional future proposals • Enhancing setting (Roscrea approach) • Improved signage

  8. 5. Gateways – Landscaping Before

  9. 5. Gateways – Landscaping After • Key Points • Signage removed • Roadway reordered • Walkways provided with raised tree lined bank • Cycle ways positioned between raised banked, box hedge belt

  10. 6. Gateways - Sculpture Consultation took place, Steel elements underway, Plan to install in May 2013

  11. 7. Gateways – Advertising Signage

  12. 8. Frontage Improvements - Before

  13. 8. Frontage Improvements - After

  14. 9. Shopfront Enhancement Scheme

  15. 10. Street Signage Ongoing

  16. 13. Neighbourhood Spaces

  17. 14. Birr Town Trail - Updated

  18. 15. Cycle Network

  19. 16. Derelict Sites • 16 Derelict Site Notices sent out last year • Approximately 9 have since carried out improvement works • Follow up letters, meetings and discussions with Tidy Towns

  20. 18. Sports and Leisure Skateboard park committee • Active age park

  21. Birr Public Realm 2013 Proposals RMcK

  22. A. Roofscape Improvements • Proposals by BTC to provide roofscape improvements in the form of gutter cleaning along Main Street and adjoining areas.

  23. B. Cornmarket Sq – Church St – Main St In Progress

  24. Cornmarket Square - Sketch Proposals

  25. C. Emmet Square

  26. Proposed Traffic and Pedestrian Movement Two way traffic • One way traffic -Connaught Street One way traffic – The Green, Main Street Controlled vehicular access Pedestrian route – Castle, Church Street to Main Street Public Car Park P P P P

  27. A Square for People

  28. Banagher Tullamore Emmet Square – Sketch Proposals Bus Bus Roscrea RMcK Main Street

  29. D. Main Street

  30. Emmet Square / Main Street – Sketch Proposals RMcK

  31. Sculptural Spheres

  32. Public Realm Plan E. The Green

  33. The Green - Tree Planting

  34. The Green – Sketch Proposals RMcK

  35. The Green - Sketch Proposals RMcK

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