Galway City Council is delighted to receive €127,500 in Built Heritage Investment Scheme Funding for both Protected Structures and buildings in Architectural Conservation Areas in the city.
The grants to 11 buildings will leverage over €500,000 of investment in Galway City’s built heritage, through grant funding combined with match funding from the owners / occupiers of the buildings.
The grant funded works include lightning protection for St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, and roof repairs, new timber sliding sash windows, a new traditional shopfront, façade repairs.
Purpose of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS)
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) aims to support owners and occupiers of historic buildings through grant supported investment to maintain and conserve these important structures.
Central to the BHIS is the promotion of best conservation practice, and the support of skilled, experienced conservation professionals, craft workers, and tradespeople through employment.
The BHIS is administered by Galway City Council Architectural Conservation on behalf of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Brendan Dunne Senior Executive Planner, Galway City Council said, “This investment in eleven projects is vital for supporting consolidation and repair works to ensure the survival of historic structures, including Protected Structures and structures in Galway City’s Architectural Conservation Areas, I’d like to acknowledge the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage for their investment in the city, and to building owners for collaborating to protect the valuable built heritage of Galway.”
Michael Scott, Architectural Conservation Officer, Galway City Council commented, “As custodians of our built heritage, this support makes a real difference for owners and occupiers of historic buildings, whilst supporting key traditional buildings skills. Continued investment, and the use of best conservation practice ensures that Galway’s rich built heritage remains a living part of the city’s identity.”
Previous rounds of BHIS Funding contributed to the conservation of buildings including 41-43 Dominick Street and The Crescent Lodge, with works including repairs to masonry, lime rendering, and installation of timber sliding sash windows. Grant funding of these types of buildings ensures their good repair and their bringing back into use, which is essential for the protection of Galway City’s built heritage.