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Progress for Rathangan & new development plan

Rathangan

Reporter:

Louise McCarthy

20 Sept 2017 9:00 PM

  Work is now due to begin on a new Urban Development Scheme for a Co Kildare town. Rathangan native, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South Fiona O’Loughlin is  welcoming Kildare County Council’s commitment to a new Urban Development Scheme for Rathangan. Paul Hogarth Architecture and Urban Design Planners have been appointed following an open tender process. Deputy O’Loughlin said: “I am delighted that there is progress being made on the urban development plans for Rathangan. Rathangan is my hometown and I have always remained hugely involved in the sustainable progression of the town. Rathangan Tidy Towns do incredible voluntary work in Rathangan, as do many other Community and Sporting organisations.  " She said: "Our town of Rathangan has three modern schools and a great new Community Centre as well a great Community. We need to look at how we can enhance our town, environs of and waterways to allow for increased investment to the area and further growth of the town. There are a number of  infrastructural changes that need to  be looked at including areas where footpaths could be widened for pedestrians and roads widened to allow for the increased traffic both in and out of Rathangan.”   The Kildare County Development Plan 2017-23 incorporated a number of towns in County Kildare for an urban development scheme to be completed and Rathangan is one of the first to commence. For this plan to work there needs to be close consultation between Kildare County Council, the Tidy Towns committee, and the Community, to bring forward an excellent Urban Design Scheme in Rathangan, put together a plan with vision, and seek the necessary funding. On Friday 22nd September, a public consultation will be held in Rathangan all day from 11am to 4pm which will provide a platform for the community to engage with James Hennessey from Paul Hogarth and Co. which will allow all residents, young and old, an opportunity to voice their vision for Rathangan. O’Loughlin said: “I look forward to hearing everyone’s contribution and working with the community to provide a town for all and one that we are all proud of. I want to particularly acknowledge the support of Joe Boland, Director of Services KCC and John Fullam, chair of Rathangan tidy towns”.      

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