Ennis Town Council today signed a contract with Gildoc Ltd., t/a Liam Doherty Building Contractor for the construction of a Youth and Community Resource Building at Cloughleigh Road, Ennis.
While Ennis Town Council is the contracting authority for the €531,581.70 construction project, it is intended to lease the building to the Clare Youth Service who will deliver a range of programmes to teenagers and young adults ranging from 13 to 21 years.
Speaking at the contract signing the Mayor of Ennis, Cllr. T. Brennan said: “I am delighted to see this project proceed to construction stage. The centre will complement and enhance existing recreational facilities in the town.”
Margaret Slattery, Chief Executive Officer of the Clare Youth Service acknowledged the partnership between the Council and the Clare Youth Service in the development of this project.
Ms. Slattery said: “the Youth and Community Resource Building will be a significant community asset catering for the recognised needs of teenagers and young adults primarily, and the building will also facilitate other community interests. Programmes and activities at the centre will be concerned with the growth of the individual and the relationship between young people, their community and the wider world.”
Gerard Dollard, Ennis Town Manager indicated that construction would commence shortly.
“Capital investment of €531,581.70 is significant in the current economic climate. This public works contract creates an opportunity for employment in the construction sector. When completed the building will be a community resource which I believe will have a positive impact on the lives of young people and benefit the wider community”, he stated.
The design team for the project is lead by Healy & Partners Architects and comprises of the following:
- Civil Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Structural Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Quantity Surveying: Lawlor and Partners.
While Ennis Town Council is the contracting authority for the €531,581.70 construction project, it is intended to lease the building to the Clare Youth Service who will deliver a range of programmes to teenagers and young adults ranging from 13 to 21 years.
Speaking at the contract signing the Mayor of Ennis, Cllr. T. Brennan said: “I am delighted to see this project proceed to construction stage. The centre will complement and enhance existing recreational facilities in the town.”
Margaret Slattery, Chief Executive Officer of the Clare Youth Service acknowledged the partnership between the Council and the Clare Youth Service in the development of this project.
Ms. Slattery said: “the Youth and Community Resource Building will be a significant community asset catering for the recognised needs of teenagers and young adults primarily, and the building will also facilitate other community interests. Programmes and activities at the centre will be concerned with the growth of the individual and the relationship between young people, their community and the wider world.”
Gerard Dollard, Ennis Town Manager indicated that construction would commence shortly.
“Capital investment of €531,581.70 is significant in the current economic climate. This public works contract creates an opportunity for employment in the construction sector. When completed the building will be a community resource which I believe will have a positive impact on the lives of young people and benefit the wider community”, he stated.
The design team for the project is lead by Healy & Partners Architects and comprises of the following:
- Civil Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Mechanical Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Structural Engineering: PH McCarthy, Consulting Engineers
- Quantity Surveying: Lawlor and Partners.
