Street Enhancement Measure

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Galway County Council is pleased to announce a Streetscape Enhancement Measure for Gort Town Centre.  This activity will be funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development (DRCD) under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The project is an action of the Gort Town Centre First Plan and promoted by the Gort Town Team.

Focus of the Measure

The focus of this Measure is to support the upgrade and enhancement of shopfronts and street facades of defined areas within selected rural town/village centres. The defined area or qualifying location for this Measure is presented in the attached map of Gort Town Centre. The areas included in this Scheme are properties facing Market Square, Crowe Street, Bridge Street, George’s Street (section), Barrack Street and Church Street. 

Shopfronts are a very important element of the streetscape. Shopfronts should therefore, be of a high standard of design and reflect the architecture of the original building and of the surrounding area. 

It is the policy of the Council to preserve and retain traditional shopfronts that contribute to the character of our Towns and Villages. The need to change old shopfronts whether protected or not will be closely questioned. Preference should be given to refurbishment rather than replacement. Regular inspection and maintenance is essential to avoid serious defects and decay. Galway County Council seeks to encourage retail innovation, creativity, vitality and recognises the role shopfronts, signs and advertising can have on the character of a street.

Eligibility and Guidelines of Scheme

Gort Town Centre Streetscape Enhancement Scheme

Application Form 

Please complete the application form detailing the projected expenditure under each relevant area of eligible work. If the applicant is a tenant, the owner’s written consent to the works must be submitted with the application.

You can apply online at https://submit.link/2ES or complete an application form available from tandv@galwaycoco.ie or phone 091 509396 and we can send it to you.

Applications must be submitted by July 31^st 2024 for consideration in the 2024 scheme.

Further Information tandv@galwaycoco.ie or Tel: 091 509 396 / 509 334