A rejuvenated Quay Street, Harbour and surrounding area, will be transformed into a multi-purpose, family friendly space, complete with heritage restoration of the RNLI Boathouse, Harbour Pavilion buildings, Public Toilets and Kiosks.

Public Realm works on both sides of its iconic viaduct, will redefine Balbriggans Harbour, Beach and Coastline, creating an outstanding public amenity. A place where people choose to gather and linger and enjoy the authentic experience of a small working fishing harbour, overlooking a beautiful beach, connecting with main street and other leisure, cultural and tourism opportunities.

The development will deliver a dedicated public space for arts, culture, and innovation. It will include artist studios, digital learning facilities, workshop areas, and a gallery. No. 2 Dublin Street is a protected structure and will be developed in line with best conservations practices, accommodating 8 artistic studios. No.4 Dublin Street will include workshop, training and multimedia digital learning spaces, with an external walled courtyard with a multi-functional space suitable for a gallery, installations and events, strengthening the public, civic and creative heart of the town.

Located in the centre of the town in an Architectural Conservation Area, the front façade will be preserved. The emergent design maintains the original footprint of the buildings, with frontage onto the main street, access and terrace to the front and rear facing onto green space and the River Bracken, with commercial and or other purposes on the floor(s) above. A linear green park to the rear, with pedestrian and cycle access, connecting to the Mill Pond Park, and Bridge (Main) Street, flowing down to a rejuvenated Quay Street, Harbour Square, beach and coastline.

Bathhouse & Boathouse

Restoration, adaptation and reuse of the historic Bathhouse and Boathouse has commenced, the completed scheme will include upgrades to the immediate public realm, improved accessibility and community and water-based activities at this location.

Accessibility & Improved coastal amenities

Infrastructure upgrades and accessibility improvements at Balbriggans Front Beach have commenced. Swim shelter and shower, accessibility ramp and railings, steps and improved amenity space completed in 2024 – 25. Design options on the installation a suitable pathway to improve accessibility to the beach from the Viaduct / Quay Street and Banks promenade is progressing.

Tidal Swim Platform

A feasibility study and early-stage concept designs have been completed for an outdoor (tidal) swim platform area.

A reinvigorated Railway Street, Station and Plaza area will ensure better connectivity between the front beach, Quay Street and entrance and exit points at the station. Extensive streetscape improvements, signage, greening and public realm improvements will lead to more vibrancy and footfall in this historical central location.

A pedestrian and cycle-link between Drogheda Street and Hamilton Road, serving 3 school campuses at Ardgillan Community College, St. Mologa NS and Balbriggan Educate Together National School, as well as shops, childcare facilities and community amenities including Millpond Park and Flemington Community Centre is completed. National Transport Authority (NTA) funded it represents a significant upgrade in connectivity and active travel in Balbriggan.

Construction of 3 car parks within a 10–15-minute walk to Balbriggan Town Centre and Railway Station completed. An additional 280 (free) car parking spaces at these locations includes dedicated coach facilities (Bremore), electronic vehicle charging and bike parking (Including covered stands).

A €11m public swimming pool is to be built in Balbriggan. Castlelands one kilometre south of Balbriggan Town Centre, The six lane 25 metre pool will include a changing village, reception area with café and a viewing gallery. The statutory planning consent process for the new swimming pool is expected to be concluded at the end of quarter one, 2026, and, subject to funding, construction could commence by 2027.

Three locations have been completed in Millpond Park, Bremore and Charlie Moore Parks. A further scheme is approved for installation in 2026 including a Basketball / MUGA half court and other outdoor enhancements including seating in outdoor space between Chieftan’s Drive / Moylaragh Road. Further locations for youth recreation spaces to be identified in 2027 – 2028.

Provision of road infrastructure to service industrial lands in Stephenstown Industrial Estate over 3 phases (Including the Naul Road, R122).

Works on the construction of the Castle Gatehouse are complete and landscaping with ongoing boundary treatment including railings and hedge planting nearing completion. Works on the upgrade of Bells Lane are also completed. Works anticipated to enable the upper floors of the castle to be opened up. The first phase of the active ‘Recreational Hub’ at Bremore is completed. Procurement will proceed in 2026 on further phases of the Sports & Recreational Hub to include, Athletics Track, GAA & Soccer Pitches and Basketball & Tennis Courts and changing facilities.

The Fingal Coastal Way will be a high quality, safe, attractive and environmentally sympathetic coastal walking and cycling route linking Donabate, Rush, Loughshinny, Skerries and Balbriggan. The proposed rural and urban greenway, which is being progressed in conjunction with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, will encourage tourism and recreation while offering an attractive alternative transport choice for school children and commuters, bringing significant environmental, economic and health benefits to the wider community.