Locals To Shape Banbridge Public Realm Scheme

Members of the public are being invited to shape renewed plans for a public realm scheme in Banbridge, Co Down.

An event will be held later this month in the Old Town Hall in Banbridge, where the new concept design proposals for Banbridge Town Centre will be unveiled. It will take place on Thursday 20 February 2020 from 10.30am – 7.30pm.

Design concepts will be on display outlining proposals for potential public realm improvements along Newry Street, Bridge Street, Downshire Bridge (The Cut), Scarva Street, Linenhall Street, Victoria Street, Old Kenlis Street, Railway Street, Downshire Place Link, Church Square, Castlewellan Road, Bann Bridge and Dromore Road.


Locals will be welcomed to a special drop-in consultation event for the plans.

The Banbridge Public Realm scheme, which will be delivered in two phases, aims to improve the quality and connectivity between streets and car parks, improve accessibility in the town centre and create attractive civic space, providing a unique sense of place. The scheme will focus on creating a safe streetscape that focuses on safe pedestrian circulation and accessibility for all, whilst preserving and enhancing the character of the town centre.

It is anticipated these enhancements will include; resurfacing of the existing footways, hard and soft landscaping, aesthetic improvements to both the Downshire and Bann Bridge, street lighting, street furniture, new civic space, improvements to pedestrian crossings, improved street parking arrangements, introduction of smart technology and bespoke features.

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is also gathering public opinion on the scheme via an online survey from Thursday 20 February.

The deadline for completed surveys is Monday 09 March 2020.

(CM/MH)