BREAKING: Major €6.2 million project gets the green light in south Leitrim

It has been confirmed that The Exchange Project, a €6.2 million project in Drumshanbo, Leitrim, which could facilitate up to 40 jobs has been given the green light to commence construction next month and should be completed in less than 18 months. 

The initiative will see the development of a working hub and creative studios in the town centre, with the potential to create up to 40 jobs.

The project includes the repurposing of the former Bank of Ireland building and the adjoining vacant premises on Main Street, the rebuilding of two outbuildings in the backlands, completion of the riverside walk, enhancement of the People’s Park, and improved connections to the town centre.

Speaking to the Leitrim Observer, Cllr Enda McGloin said: "A spokesperson for the Capital Programmes in the council, confirmed to me that it is expected the construction company will be onsite and have informed Leitrim County Council that they expect to be onsite starting the project on 14 April."

Cllr McGloin said that the residents have been anticipating the commencement of the new project for a number of years now. He said: "It's taken a considerable period of time in terms of the whole protracted tender process but the people in Drumshanbo will be delighted to see the work start. We're not quite sure how long it will take but certainly, it's in excess of between a year and 18 months. It will be a massive redevelopment for the town centre of Drumshanbo and provides great excitement in terms of what's going to there; the invigorated bank and the project itself will bring new prosperity to the town centre. Delighted to see this started after a long time; it's going on a good few years."