birr public realm 2009-2013 work achieved to date february 20131
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Birr Public Realm 2009-2013Work achieved to date
February 2013
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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
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1. Castle Street - Before
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1. Castle Street - After
February 2013
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
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2. Column Restoration
February 2013
Key Points• Civic Structures Grant €34,000• Stone conservation works
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3. Old Church and Graveyards
February 2013
Key Points• Looking at mechanism for
controlled access after conservation of the tower
• Part of general graveyard works• Continued management scheme
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4. Camcor River Park
February 2013
Key Points• LAMA award 2012• New pathways and footbridge
provided• Additional future proposals• Enhancing setting (Roscrea
approach)• Improved signage
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5. Gateways – Landscaping Before
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5. Gateways – Landscaping After
February 2013
Key Points• Signage removed• Roadway reordered• Walkways provided with raised
tree lined bank• Cycle ways positioned between
raised banked, box hedge belt
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6. Gateways - Sculpture
February 2013
Consultation took place, Steel elements underway, Plan to install in May 2013
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7. Gateways – Advertising Signage
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8. Frontage Improvements - Before
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8. Frontage Improvements - After
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9. Shopfront Enhancement Scheme
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10. Street Signage
February 2013
Ongoing
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13. Neighbourhood Spaces
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14. Birr Town Trail - Updated
January 2013
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15. Cycle Network
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16. Derelict Sites
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• 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
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18. Sports and LeisureSkateboard park committee
February 2013
Active age park
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Birr Public Realm 2013 Proposals
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A. Roofscape Improvements• Proposals by BTC to provide
roofscape improvements in the form of gutter cleaning along Main Street and adjoining areas.
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B. Cornmarket Sq – Church St – Main St
January 2013
In Progress
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Cornmarket Square - Sketch Proposals
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C. Emmet Square
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Proposed Traffic and Pedestrian Movement
February 2013
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
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A Square for People
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Emmet Square – Sketch Proposals
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Tullamore
Roscrea
Banagher
Bus
Bus
Main Street
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D. Main Street
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Emmet Square / Main Street – Sketch Proposals
January 2013
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Sculptural Spheres
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E. The Green
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Public Realm Plan
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The Green - Tree Planting
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The Green – Sketch Proposals
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The Green - Sketch Proposals
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