A number of public engagement events have been scheduled for the Salthill Village and Seafront Framework Plan in County Galway.

Urban design and engagement specialists Allies and Morrison Ltd, on behalf of Galway City Council, is launching the exciting project to explore local priorities to help shape the future of Salthill Village and Seafront.

Antony Rifkin, Director of Allies and Morrison Ltd, said: "We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the local community to reflect on what makes Salthill special, what the challenges are and what your dreams are for the future of Salthill.

"We look forward to working collaboratively with the local community and businesses to prepare the new framework for Salthill Village and Seafront."

Leonard Cleary,  Chief Executive of Galway City Council, added: "It is an objective of the Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 to prepare a plan to guide the long-term development and enhancement of Salthill village and the seafront.

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"I am excited to commence this project which will consider future investment and funding opportunities for Salthill and will facilitate an integrated approach to the many planned and future projects and initiatives.

"Engagement is at the heart of this process and I encourage everyone to take the opportunity to get involved and have their say."

The first engagement event will be to meet with the Salthill business community on Thursday, February 6, from 4pm to 6pm in the Salthill Hotel. All members of the business community are invited to come along to share their views on Salthill. 

On Friday, February 7, from 11.30am to 1.30pm the project team will be at Blackrock to meet with the swimming community and all swimmers are invited to come along to share their views. 

Later in the month, a drop in event is scheduled for Friday, February 21, from 4pm to 8pm in the Salthill Hotel to meet with local residential communities. All residents are invited to drop in to talk to the team.   

The following day, Saturday, February 22, from 10.30am to 4pm, a pop up consultation event will be held along the promenade and all members of the public are invited to drop by to talk with the team.  

Students from University of Galway will also be present. They will be asking people along the prom to undertake a short survey which will inform the project. This survey will also be available for people to complete on line.  

Consultation will be ongoing throughout the development of the Framework Plan with additional events organised throughout the year.  

Find out more about the project by clicking here.