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2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

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Page 1: 2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT

Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town

Recreation Centre for Expanding Population

Public Access to Sea

Page 2: 2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

2007: Greystones Harbour Silted & Walls Collapsed

for 110 years !

Page 3: 2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

Clubhouses & Boatyards for Sea Scouts, Rowers,Divers, Sailors, Anglers, CoastGuard

2 Public All Tide Launch Slips

Area for Shows, tall columns for banners and festive decorations

Good lighting, canopies, cafes, grass mounds, striking paving.

Page 4: 2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

230 Berths, Boardwalk, New Beach, 341 Apartments, Shops, No Government Funding

Page 5: 2012: PUBLIC SQUARE as TOWN FOCAL POINT Leisure Use of Sea as Central Feature of Town Recreation Centre for Expanding Population Public Access to Sea

May 2008, Greystones Harbour Temporary Causeway

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Gaining Public Acceptance

• Consultation & Public Meetings over 10 years• Leaflets explaining engineering problems and

plans• Design as Public Project and Then go to Tender• Public Support & Demonstrations from Clubs

which benefit• Involvement & Backing of Local Politicians• Facilities for many activities including Walking