Cranmore Regeneration Project
The Draft Plan of the Cranmore Regeneration Project has been adopted by members of Sligo Borough Council. The project aims to completely transform what is the largest housing estate in Sligo and the Northwest. Cranmore consists of over 500 houses in total.
Key aims of the Cranmore Regeneration Project:-
Provide good quality creation space. Create playground and sport pitches within Cranmore. Relocate competitive sports facilities to Cleveragh.
Develop a neighbourhood focus in the centre. Provide space for community facilities: Shops, pharmacy, meeting rooms, childcare facilities, space for training and education.
Maximise safety and security in the area. Close off alleyways. Increase parking spaces. Cut of short-cuts through the estate.
Create clear and identifiable neighbourhoods. Focus individual neighbourhoods around the 10 various drives. Detailed landscaping of the entire estate.
Invest in quality housing. Remodel Sligo Borough Council housing. Improve heating for Cluid housing. Provide options for private households to refurbish housing. Create a mix of affordable, private and social housing for the elderly.
An application for funding will now be submitted to the Department of the Environment. A decision is expected by early summer, which will pave the way for substantial grants for the €26 million project.