Louth County Council reveals exciting plans for covered canopy at Old Abbey in Drogheda
Freestanding structure over part of river boardwalk also applied for
An artist's impression of the covered area at Drogheda's Old Abbey.
The new area would have a multitude of cultural uses.
Plans have also been lodged for a coverage over the river boardwalk too.
Louth County Council has lodged this planning application with An Bord Pleanala. A new freestanding Corten steel canopy will be constructed within, but offset from, the remains of the Old Abbey to create a flexible and covered outdoor space which can be used for a variety of culture, arts and community events/performances.
The freestanding west gable ruin will be reinstated with sensitive maintenance and repair works with spacing around the gable enabling it to act as an important focal point.
A new enlarged ‘Abbey Square ’public realm area will also be created with new tree planting, hard landscaped and public seating areas.
A section of the wall located between Old Abbey Lane and Father Connolly Way will be demolished to create a new direct physical and visual link to/from West Street/Father Connolly Way/Old Abbey
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A freestanding Corten steel sign will also be erected at the western entrance to Old Abbey Lane as a piece of bespoke architecture which enhances legibility and provides a unique branding opportunity.
Meanwhile a planning application is also currently with ABP for approval for a new freestanding Corten steel pavilion along the riverfront. It will be erected over a new hard landscaped promenade area to provide a bespoke piece of urban architecture in the area and create a new covered and flexible outdoor space which can be used for a variety of social and cultural uses/events.
A new pedestrian boardwalk will be constructed along the riverfront with new seating areas to enhance accessibility and enjoyment of this area. A segregated two-way cycle path will also be constructed which will integrate with existing cycle infrastructure along St. Dominick’s Bridge to enhance active travel credentials in area and which can tie into future phases of a wider cycle network along the River Boyne. The natural soft landscaped areas will be enlarged as much as possible with existing trees and new trees planted to enhance the biodiversity in the area.
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