Public encouraged to engage in consultation over Kildare sites
Work on a masterplan for Castletown and Donaghcumper houses and demesnes is due shortly
A Kildare North TD is urging members of the public in Celbridge, Leixlip and further afield to engage in a public consultation process to develop a masterplan for Castletown and Donaghcumper houses and demesnes.
Work on the masterplan, which will consider future uses, conservation requirements and future enhancements of the two properties is due to begin shortly after the Minister for Public Expenditure confirmed that the OPW is currently finalising a request for tender to appoint consultants to assist in the development of the overall masterplan.
In reply to a parliamentary question from TD Aidan Farrelly, the Minister confirmed that a public consultation process will be undertaken as part of the development of the masterplan.
And Deputy Farrelly is encouraging communities surrounding Castletown and Donaghcumper - and further afield - to engage with it.
“This will be vitally important,” the Social Democrats TD said.
“As members of the public this is a great opportunity for us to have our say and put our stamp on this masterplan which will shape the use of Castletown and Donaghcumper houses and demesnes for many years to come.
“Everyone will recall of course the great battle we have had over the past few years to secure public access to Casltetown – and this is an important moment that will give us a chance to our say on the future of this historic house and lands.”It is anticipated that a tender will issue for this work via the eTenders website, in the coming weeks.