On-site enabling works are now underway to prepare the ground for the transformative Abbeylands Regeneration project in Cavan Town.
The works, which will include stabilisation of existing historic structures, demolition of the former McIntyre’s furniture store/bowling alley building and part of the former Donohoe’s Foodfare building, are being undertaken by MCB Civils Limited.
In recognition of the historic nature of the site, all work is being undertaken under the supervision of both a Grade 1 Conservation Architect and Archaeologist under licence from National Monuments Service at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. This work will be undertaken as sensitively as possible in order to preserve the area’s unique character and heritage.
Once this work is complete, it is anticipated that the main construction work will be awarded in late spring 2025 following the conclusion of the European wide tender process. Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Cllr TP O’Reilly, has welcomed the start of the enabling works, which pave the way for the commencement of construction work in early 2025,
He said this project will be truly transformative for Cavan’s town core, breathing new life into an historic part of the town, which had sadly succumbed to dereliction in recent years.
