Work will continue at pace on delivering the major economic, infrastructural and social elements of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme in 2026, it has been confirmed.
According to Dr David Begg, Chairperson of the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group, 2025 was one of momentous progress for the €54-57million plan.
The Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme 2019-2030, is one of the biggest ongoing urban renewal projects in the country.
It is led by Fingal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise, Tourism and Cultural Development Department.
According to Dr Begg, the plan’s locally-based leadership group will oversee see major change in the town across the next four years.
“The leadership group has adopted plans for its various pillar groups under the headings: Economic Development; Community Development; Education, Skills and Training, and Sustainability, Climate Action and Biodiversity,” he said.
“A key objective includes leveraging investment in the regeneration of Balbriggan by attracting new business, jobs and visitors.
“Strong collaborative networks have been established between the community and public and private sectors.
“The continued operation and strengthening of these networks will enable an integrated and flexible approach to the resourcing and delivery of plans.
“These include a range of objectives and actions which will make a demonstrable, positive impact across a range of economic, social and environmental platforms.”
Contractor, John Craddock Ltd, has now commenced work on the final phase of the plan’s flagship €15million project, the re-development of the Quay Street and Harbour area, which is due to be substantially completed in early 2026.
The Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme is set to transform the town through public investment and has seen work commence and continue on a number of other key projects.
“Six years on from the launch of the Our Balbriggan Rejuvenation Programme 2019-2030, the transformation of Ireland’s youngest large town really is now taking shape,” said Dr Begg.
In 2025, plans for a €3.3m creative hub moved to tender stage. The development will deliver a dedicated space for arts, culture and innovation.
Fingal County Council has approved plans for the works at 2-4 Dublin Street, which are expected to be complete, pending the award of a tender, by the end of 2027.
