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04/02/2020

Strategy To Create Thriving Thurles Town Centre

Thurles town centre in Co Tipperary is set to become a vibrant hub of activity thanks to a new council strategy.

Tipperary County Council is working with landscape architects LUC on a Town Centre Renewal Strategy for Thurles to support the future growth of the town and the needs of its residents, visitors and businesses.

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A survey has been launched for members of the community to shape the strategy. It must be completed ahead of the Friday 21 February 2020 deadline and is available here.

The Council is also hosting a drop-in engagement workshop on Wednesday 04 March from 5-7pm at Hayes' Hotel, Liberty Square, Thurles. The workshop will be an opportunity to have an informal discussion with the landscape architect focusing on the findings of the initial engagement survey.

(CM/JG)

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