Portstewart's Town Hall, an iconic Grade B2 listed building on the north coast, is poised for a significant transformation aimed at reviving the structure as a vibrant community and cultural venue.
The ambitious plans for refurbishment and extension, which aim to blend modern functionality with historical preservation, have been put forward by property management firm Dunrus Ltd controlled by Dungannon-based Jack Dobson who had previously helped build a European-wide meat processing business.
Constructed in 1934 as a Modernist civic building and designed by architect Benjamin Cowser after winning an architectural competition, the Town Hall has long been a symbol of Portstewart’s growing status as a seaside resort.
Accommodating the local public library, the building was a popular community hub however in 2019 a structural survey revealed the building was unsafe. In 2021 Causeway Coast and Glens Council handed the property back to its historical owners, the Montagu Estate.
After standing vacant for over five years, the proposed development will see the new owners redesign the building creating a multi-purpose events space and a self-catering hostel accommodation, aimed at attracting tourists, schools and local organizations.
The ambitious plans for refurbishment and extension, which aim to blend modern functionality with historical preservation, have been put forward by property management firm Dunrus Ltd controlled by Dungannon-based Jack Dobson who had previously helped build a European-wide meat processing business.
Constructed in 1934 as a Modernist civic building and designed by architect Benjamin Cowser after winning an architectural competition, the Town Hall has long been a symbol of Portstewart’s growing status as a seaside resort.
Accommodating the local public library, the building was a popular community hub however in 2019 a structural survey revealed the building was unsafe. In 2021 Causeway Coast and Glens Council handed the property back to its historical owners, the Montagu Estate.
After standing vacant for over five years, the proposed development will see the new owners redesign the building creating a multi-purpose events space and a self-catering hostel accommodation, aimed at attracting tourists, schools and local organizations.
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