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Thrive Project Strand 1 - West Area of Galway City Centre

Galway City Council, supported by urban design and engagement specialists Allies and Morrison, are producing an Integrated Urban Strategy for the West Area of Galway City Centre.

Thrive Project Strand 2

Northern & Western Regional Assembly award €3.8 million to Galway City Council under the EU co-funded THRIVE Scheme

Salthill Village and Seafront Framework Plan

Galway City Council, supported by Urban Design and Engagement specialists, Allies and Morrison, is launching an exciting project to explore local priorities to help shape the future of Salthill Village and Seafront.

Throughout 2025, the project team will be out and about in Salthill and getting in touch with local community, business and leisure groups. This is an opportunity to share your views on what you love about Salthill and what improvements can be made to the area.

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City Development Plan 2023-2029

The Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029 sets out the policies and objectives for the development of the City over the plan period. The plan has been prepared in accordance with the steps set out in the Planning and Development Acts.

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Heritage and Conservation

In general terms, heritage is what we have inherited from the past, that would remain untouched, but it is much more. It is a link to our past which helps us understand our traditions and how we have evolved as society. Heritage makes the essence that brings us together as a community.

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Latest Planning News

THRIVE - West Area of Galway City Centre Integrated Urban Strategy showcased @ WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD

18 September 2025

WORKING BACK = MOVING FORWARD, focuses on this historic potential, bringing leading voices from urban design, architecture, and conservation for an all day event focused on the adaptive reuse and conservation of historic buildings / places.

Thrive At Climate Carnival

17 September 2025

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us throughout Saturday in Fr Burke Park on Saturday, where a presentation was given by Allies and Morrison on the Integrated Urban Strategy for the West Area of Galway City. This event was held as part of this year’s hugely successful Climate Carnival.

Galway City Council Announce Redevelopment of the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road.

18 August 2025

Galway City Council is pleased to announce the redevelopment of the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road. The building will be refurbished to become a new water sports activity centre.

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