New Naas Library and Cultural Centre
About the Project
Funding
€5.9m for design and construction. Three-quarters of the funding comes from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Project Ireland 2040, Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The remaining funding is being provided by Kildare County Council as part of the Capital Development Plan 2019-2021.
Project Team
Building Contractor: Duggan Lynch
Design Team: Deaton Lysaght Architects
Delivery Timeline
- Peter Carey, Chief Executive Kildare County Council signed the contract with the main contractor Duggan Lynch in Naas Town Hall on Tuesday 17th November 2020.
- Duggan Lynch the main contractor for Naas Library and Cultural Centre Capital Project commenced works in December 2020.
- Under the Public Health Restrictions due to COVID-19 (issued 6th January 2021), works ceased and the contractors closed the site at 6pm on Friday 8th January 2021.
- Level 5 restrictions were extended for non-residential construction works until 5th May
- Duggan Lynch came back on site on 5th May 2021 to resume works.
- Installation of branded design hoarding was completed on 26th