Contractor is expected to be appointed for heritage centre

A CONTRACTOR is expected to be appointed to work on the construction of the new Tallaght Heritage Centre in early 2024, according to South Dublin County Council.

Cllr Charlie O’Connor (FF) asked the council to detail actions being taken to encourage tourism to Tallaght at the recent area meeting.

In response, an architect lead design team has been engaged and is currently working up design concepts for the heritage centre building.

“Once the site surveys and preliminary building concept have been developed, the council intends to bring the plans to Part 8 later this year, with a contractor expected to be appointed in early 2024.”

Meanwhile, the council said work continues at Tallaght Stadium with the new north stand, remodelled main strand corporate areas, and upgrade works to the south stand.

“Works are expected to be completed by late July/early August, 2023. These developments will provide an opportunity to hold additional events with promotors in Tallaght for 2023, 2024 and beyond.”

Following the success of the inaugural outdoor food and craft market at Tymon Park last year, the council said they will be engaging a market operator within the next few weeks to run a similar market which is expected to run from April to October, 2023.

“The council will support a number of large scale events this year through the council’s Tourism Event and Festival Grant. These events are expected to draw visitors from outside Dublin and overseas to Tallaght,” said SDCC.

“A new tourism strategy for South Dublin is currently being drafted which will guide the future development of tourism in Tallaght and the wider South Dublin County.”

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