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Galway County Council is pleased to announce a Streetscape Enhancement Measure for Gort Inse Gúaire 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
The first round of applications have now closed.
Implementation of the Scheme
Gort Streetscape - Spring Re-Launch - March 6th 2025
Further Information tandv@galwaycoco.ie or Tel: 091 509 396 / 509 334
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