€7m revamp of Malahide’s pedestrianised New Street to get under way
Works are set to begin on a €7m project to upgrade the pedestrianised New Street in Malahide.
The 16-month public realm project will see the street transformed with outdoor dining areas, new paving, seating, public lighting and 37 new trees.
New Street, at The Diamond in the centre of the village, was pedestrianised in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, and Fingal County Council has said the latest works will “complement” the recently upgraded Village Green.
The New Street Public Realm Enhancement Project was delayed after a High Court challenge to the plans was launched. The case was dismissed last year, paving the way for the project to proceed.
Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tony Murphy said the project would make the village a “more welcoming and attractive destination”.
“The commencement of works on New Street marks an exciting moment for Malahide,” he said.
“This project will transform the heart of the village into an even more welcoming and attractive destination, creating a vibrant civic space where residents and visitors can meet, relax and enjoy everything Malahide has to offer.”
Director for Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sport at Fingal County Council, David Storey, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tony Murphy, Chief Executive of Fingal Chamber, Anthony Cooney, President of Fingal Chamber, Jim Wylie.
Fingal County Council chief executive AnnMarie Farrelly said the scheme would “build on the success of the pedestrianisation project and strengthen Malahide’s unique character for generations to come”.
Meanwhile, David Storey, director of services for Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sport at Fingal County Council, said the project would support sustainable travel in the village.
“This project demonstrates how investment in public spaces can support both placemaking and sustainable travel,” he said.
“The enhanced public realm will make it easier and more enjoyable for people to move around without relying on a car, supporting everyday activity and helping to create a more sustainable village centre.”
The scheme will also feature sustainable urban drainage measures, upgraded water and drainage infrastructure, loading bays and an accessible parking space.
Construction, which is due to begin in the coming weeks, will be phased to minimise disruption, with planned breaks during the busy summer and Christmas periods.
Pedestrian access along New Street will be maintained throughout the works, while access to homes and businesses will remain in place.
The works are expected to take around 16 months to complete.