PLANS FOR MARKET HOUSE
The redevelopment of the Market House moved one step closer today (Tuesday) when the proposed plans were put on public display.
The redevelopment works on the historic Market House has been on the cards for a number of years with several ideas mooted for the iconic building.
The plans which are now available on the county council website as well as in the local authority offices were compiled following proposals from both interested parties and members of the public.
The €2 million revamp will see the former council chamber which is located on the first floor of the building protected and it will be retaining for council and community use.
There will be a new extension to the rear of the building creating a multifunctional space which could be used as a exhibition, performance or retail venue with an estimated capacity of 1,000 people.
There will also be exterior links with the building to the Main Street and Market Square.
The plans will be on public display until March 27 and submissions from members of the public should be made to Wexford County Council before April 10.
The proposed plans will also those interested in tendering for the works to see the magnitude of the works involved and the works needed to protect the existing building.
Following on from this the council will begin a procurement process for contractors as well as those interested in development the Market House with the council. This is expected to take in the region of 12 months. It is expected that the refurbishment works themselves will take in the region of 12 to 18 months to complete.