Tenders are in for new Ballina digital hub

THE transformation of Ballina's 18th century military barracks into a digital hub could be completed by September 2022.

Seven tenders for the Ballina Innovation Quarter project have been received by Mayo County Council, a meeting of its Economic Development and Enterprise Support Strategic Policy Committee heard today.

Tenders for what director of services John Magee hailed as a 'very important project for Ballina' closed last Friday.

They will now be evaluated, with a view to proceeding as quickly as possible.

SPC cathaoirleach Councillor Mark Duffy told the meeting it is hoped to have the work completed by September '22.

Hugh Rouse had sought an update on the project, saying with people having moved home to Ballina from all parts of Ireland and the world, the Chamber of Commerce has been receiving a lot of enquiries about space.

Ballina Innovation Quarter will play a transformational role in positioning the town as an attractive location for investment, whilst providing local start-ups with an ecosystem and a platform from which they can grow and sustain their entrepreneurial endeavours.