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March 28 th , 2019

Heritage Centre & Digital Hub Presentation by Carrick-on-Suir Tourism & Economic Development Committee (COSTEDC). March 28 th , 2019. Briefing Meeting Agenda. Background on organisations (COSDA, COSBA) involved and key roles Carrick-on-Suir Vision 2030 (launched late 2016)

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March 28 th , 2019

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  1. Heritage Centre & Digital Hub Presentationby Carrick-on-Suir Tourism & Economic Development Committee (COSTEDC) March 28th, 2019

  2. Briefing Meeting Agenda • Background on organisations (COSDA, COSBA) involved and key roles • Carrick-on-Suir Vision 2030 (launched late 2016) • 2 Ground-breaking Initiatives: • Heritage Centre Refurb & Visitor Interpretation Plans • Stable Lane Digital Enterprise Hub (Enterprise Hub) • What will it take to achieve this? “best town to live, work, shop & visit”

  3. Carrick-on-Suir Development Association (COSDA) • Formed 1981 • Secretary: Patsy Fitzgerald, Chair: Niall Walsh • Restored Heritage Centre in late 1980s and has run it ever since • Place to preserve memorabilia, photos etc important to town history • Tourism Point • Secured funding via Munster Vales & Town & Village Renewal Scheme for HC refurbishments and plan to turn into top class visitor attraction • Actively involved in all the COSTEDC projects • Other notable accomplishments: • Employed over 200 people thru CE schemes since mid 1990s • Restored River Walk mid 1980s when it was overgrown beyond Miloko • Kept town voice active in tourism especially Butlers & Ormond Castle • Took on The Friary (since 2007) • Marina and attracting Inland Waterways boats • Carrick on Suir Business Association (COSBA) • Formed in 2008 & has over 70 members • Promote business in the town & its hinterland & to foster a positive image • Lobby on behalf of our members’ interests, both locally and at a national level.  • Develop initiatives to attract and retain custom in Carrick-on-Suir, such as our Carrick Vouchers (Over €500,000 to date).  • COSBA also are the driving force behind festivals and events, which celebrate our heritage and culture, such as Carrick on Suir Tidy Towns & Christmas lights. • Man a full time office. • Through our representative on the COSTEDC board, Maurice Power, we play an important role in those efforts.  • Ultimately we believe that Carrick on Suir is a positive and progressive place to live and do business.

  4. Carrick-on-Suir Tourism & Economic Development Committee (COSTEDC) • Formed 2004 • Umbrella body: • Members: • COSDA • COSBA • Town Council (Municipal District since 2014) • Tipperary Co Co • Enterprise • Accomplishments • Friends of Carrick-on-Suir • Established Clancy Festival • Workshops leading to creation of Strategic Plan • “Vision 2030” • Heavily involved in South Tipperary Tourism, Butler Trail, Munster Vales & Lingaun Valley • Restoration of town’s medieval walls • Heritage Council Streetscape project • Participation in external funding & support networks

  5. Vision 2030 Key Goals Other Developments • Launched Oct 2016 • Key Goals: • Vibrant Town Centre • Best town: live, work, shop, visit • 13 projects including • Refurbish Heritage Centre • Enterprise Centre • Development of potential of Ormond Castle • Wicklow Gardens site • Recent significant developments (~€20 million investments) • Refurbishment by OPW of Ormond Castle • Comeragh College • Primary Care Centre • Municipal District HQ • Blueway • Success of tourism initiatives: • Munster Vales • Greenway • Curraghmore • Lingaun Valley

  6. Supported by: Rural Economic Development Zone (REDZ) JPO Architects COSDA CARRICK-ON-SUIR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

  7. Details of Specific TopicsHeritage CentreEnterprise Hub Project Outlines: Tony Musiol Resources & Finance: Maurice Power Q&A about these projects Closing Comments

  8. Outlines of Unique Opportunities for Carrick-on-Suir Heritage Centre & Tourism Enterprise Hub

  9. Heritage CentreCurrent Situation • Building issues: damp & utility • So Far: • COSTEDC secured a grant in 2016 to do a preliminary scope of work • COSDA Thru COSTEDC & Munster Vales secured funding (2017) for: • Architectural design, Planning Permission for building upgrade, detailed construction bid packages (Shovel Ready) (JPO Architects) • Detailed Marketing Plan (Boland Marketing) • State of the art Interpretation Plan to showcase history of Carrick-on-Suir & its people (Mark Leslie/Martello)

  10. Heritage CentrePlans • Nov 2018: COSDA secured funding to carry out the building works • Town & Village Renewal Scheme grant aid of €174,000 • Match funding needed: €50,000 • T & V require substantial work in progress by July 2019 • Completion by November • HC will relocate activities • Interpretation Plan • Seeking grant and matching funding for the project

  11. General LayoutNew Reception Area linked to the Main Hall

  12. Central Display with Four Cabinets/DisplaysCabinet display commentary on handsets-multi language

  13. Central Display: In 5 layersHistory of Carrick from Rock in Suir to Today

  14. Dual Display/Projection Cabinets Alcove: Butler Silver Plate and Ormond story

  15. Cabinet Displays: One Major New display every 3 months

  16. Significant potential to increase tourism business: Requires New Approach

  17. Proposal: Leader to Manage HC & Drive Visitor Numbers/Value to town • Experienced Tourism professional to: • Drive increased numbers of visitors to town centre and to the attractions • Drive the marketing integration for all the initiatives • Manage the Heritage Centre • Implement the Heritage Centre Marketing Plan • Lead the funding campaigns for the HC • Curate new HC interpretation attractions • Heritage Centre operating costs need significant cost support in early years • Staffing: need trained staff to support 7 day opening in season • Marketing • Support costs for IT, etc • Costs associated with top class HC activities

  18. Stable Lane Digital Enterprise Hub

  19. Background • COSTEDC’s Carrick-on-Suir Vision 2030 included an enterprise centre • In early 2018, COSTEDC set up a sub-committee to explore the options • Visited centres in Carrick-on-Shannon, Dungarvan, Dunhill, Navan, Skibereen & Sneem • COSTEDC became a member of the National Association of Community Enterprise Centres in November 2018

  20. Progress • Decision taken to focus on a Digital Hub • Phase 1: Tipperary Co Co/Carrick-on-Suir MD offered space on the top floor of the newly refurbished “Town Hall” building • Phase 2: Involves securing an additional building in the centre of the town

  21. Phase 1 • ~15 workspaces in 2 rooms • Users: • Hot desks • Small start-up businesses • Mentoring and support to grow businesses including access to start-up business networks

  22. Stable Lane Digital Hub Floor Plan

  23. Phase 2: 2020 in Town Centre • Scope • Approximately 50 work spaces • Target users: • Hot desks • SME and start-up digital businesses • Smaller departments of larger business • Targeted at those seeking lower cost living/office space and higher quality of life • National Planning Framework 2040 & Connected Core Working (Enterprise Ireland/IDA initiatives) • Mentoring and support

  24. Critical Success Factors • Capable CEO • Strong governance/oversight board • Highspeed broadband • High quality space including meeting space, video conferencing • Focus on digital business/job creation

  25. What will it take to Achieve these? Heritage Centre & Tourism: Support Digital Hub: Commercial Proposition

  26. Heritage Centre Funding Needs- Capital Capital • We need to raise €150k to match fund the grants over the next 2 years. • Urgent need to raise €50k immediately for our 2019 needs.

  27. Operating Expense to significantly increase visitor numbers Working Capital • There will be a need to raise about €174,000 to cover deficit through year 3 • Income comes from a number of sources- see next slide

  28. Funding Sources for Tourism/Heritage Centre • Expect to raise between 50 and 80% of specific cost items from Grants and Government Schemes • Key enabler is matching funds available 6-12 months ahead of need • Sources of matching funds and items not grant aided: • Entry fees and merchandising in the Heritage Centre • From the town: businesses, individuals- seeking multi-year support • Sponsorship from key large local companies • Friends of The Heritage Centre • Friends of Carrick-on-Suir • Philanthropic Funds • Professional fundraising effort with Irish diaspora

  29. Digital HubFunding required nett is just over €0.5 Million • Funding will be sought to cover 80% of these costs from a variety of sources: • Local funding • NPF 2040/EI grants • Investors for building lease-back • Other sources- future grant programs • Philanthropic sources

  30. Digital HubCapital Phase 1 Fit Out has modest needs • Tipperary Co Co is providing building • Enet will provide broadband at minimal cost • Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District is assisting with some fit-out costs • Balance of fit-out costs have to be raised immediately

  31. Digital HubCumulative Operating Cash Flows:

  32. Funding Summary (€, 000)

  33. FundraisingLocal support will ensure Government/Local Authority/Corporate/Philanthropic support • Business support in terms of • Donations • Sponsorship • Major support • Individuals willing to commit to annual donations: • €250 annually or more for 5 years • Help to identify philanthropic sources of sponsorship in Ireland, UK & North America • Why support these projects as individual: • Your donation has a multiplying effect: Donate €250 (Min/annum) Tax claim €50 Total €300 €250 cash to COSTEDC can lever between €1,200 and €2,700 grants • As a company, support can be written off against company income

  34. Governance COSTEDC (Umbrella Body) Carrick-on-Suir 2040 Clg (Fundraising & Disbursement) Stable Lane Clg (Digital Ent Hub Phases 1 & 2) COSDA Clg Heritage Centre

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