Work to start on next €2.9m phase of Carrick-on-Suir Regeneration Scheme in January

The €2.9m contract for the next phase of the Carrick-on-Suir Regeneration Scheme involving upgrades to several streets and part of the North Quay was signed on Monday with works due to start in January.

Tony Kirwan Civil Engineering Ltd. has been awarded the works contract for the latest phase of the €17.9m Journey from the Suir Blueway to Ormond Castle Regeneration Scheme that began in November, 2023.

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The contract was signed at Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Offices at New Street in Carrick.

This new phase will focus on improvements to Chapel Street, William Street, Castle Lane and part of North Quay and Castle Street.

The physical works will include construction of new road carriageway, new footpaths, new public lighting, line marking and associated landscaping.

Services and utilities will also be upgraded to support the current and future needs of these streets.

The council describes it as the second phase of Carrick-on-Suir Regeneration Scheme even though it will be the third phase to get underway.

Phase One was completed earlier this year and comprised a revamp of Sean Healy Park, extending the Suir Blueway to connect to North Quay to provide cycleway and pedestrian linkages to Ormond Castle and the upgrade of part of Castle Street on the approach to Ormond Castle Park.

Phase Three is the transformation of Carrick-on-Suir’s old Post Office building on Main Street into a Digital and Enterprise Working Hub for small businesses and remote workers. It is scheduled to be completed in the first three months of next year.

The Carrick Regeneration Scheme, including this new second phase, is being funded by the Government’s Rural Regeneration Development Fund and Tipperary County Council.

Tipperary County Council said the Phase Two project has been shaped and refined over several years through invaluable support and collaboration from multiple stakeholders.

“Extensive public consultation has played a key role in influencing and guiding the design of the scheme.

“Malachy Walsh & Partners, Engineering and Environmental Consultants, and Nic de Jong Architects are the Design Team for this project. We look forward to the successful completion of this project, which will create stronger connections between existing streets, public spaces, and facilities in Carrick-on-Suir.

"This investment will help secure the town’s long-term vitality, viability, and vibrancy by delivering a safer, more attractive, and distinctive urban environment that encourages tourism and enhances the overall experience for residents and visitors alike,” the council added.

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