Major step forward for new community sporting facilities in Roscommon
An artist's impression of the new facilities.
Contracts have been signed for the appointment of an architect-led design team to progress major new community sporting facilities in the heart of Roscommon Town.
McAdam Design have been appointed as design team led for the new community sports facility with works to commence immediately on the preliminary design and statutory consent phase of the project.
Subject to planning approval an application for funding to progress the project through the construction phase will be made by Roscommon County Council.
The initial design concept proposes the creation of an indoor four court sports hall, two multipurpose studio spaces and changing facilities, an outdoor, multi-sport, multi lined and floodlit artificial pitch, a grass pitch as well as the development of an outdoor fitness park and play park. The development also proposes a perimeter trail enabling recreational walking along with ancillary services for both indoor and outdoor facilities.
The proposed pitches and trails will be located on the Mercy College, Roscommon sports grounds, currently managed by the school and owned by the Educena Foundation who are the key stakeholders and joint applicants in Roscommon County Council's application to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport Large Capital Infrastructure programme.
Speaking following the announcement, Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council Shane Tiernan said the development would be a major boost to the county’s sporting and leisure infrastructure.
“The news is a very positive step in the provision of modern, top class sporting facilities in Roscommon. These facilities will be enjoyed, not just by local sporting organisations but also by community groups and children attending our local schools.
“The new complex, when complete, will make Roscommon and its hinterland the envy of many other counties for the sporting facilities it will have to offer," said Mr Tiernan.
Principal of Mercy College, Roscommon Miriam Hunt remarked: “We are delighted to be associated with this project and look forward to continuing our collaboration with Roscommon County Council and the site owners, the Educena Foundation, on behalf of Mercy College, Roscommon.
