Projects ongoing in Tuam
Galway County Council is dedicated to the long-term regeneration of Tuam, working to enhance the town’s vitality, connectivity, and quality of life through strategic planning, investment, and strong community collaboration.
The Vision : ‘ To promote Tuam as a thriving vibrant market town, providing a focus for future residential, economic and social development in a sustainable manner, encouraging new development and capitalising on the town’s unique historic identity and character, as well as its accessibility, thereby realising Tuam’s potential as well as supporting the surrounding rural hinterland.’
The Tuam Station House Regeneration is a transformative €7 million project led by the Galway County Council Regeneration Team to revitalise the long-derelict Tuam Station House. Located on Sean Purcell Road near the town centre. The plan aims to breathe new life into the historic building by repurposing it to accommodate an enterprise and community hub.
Key features of the redevelopment include:
This initiative is part of a broader Tuam Station Quarter Masterplan, supported by the EU’s ERDF programme through the THRIVE initiative, which promotes vibrant, sustainable town centres.
The Tuam Regeneration Masterplan, developed by Galway County Council with funding support from Thrive Strand 1, outlines a bold vision for Tuam’s future. Endorsed in 2024, the plan addresses key spacial, economic, cultural, and social opportunities to guide the town’s sustainable growth. It presents a series of strategic proposals aligned with Tuam’s planning framework, paving the way for phased investment and funding.
Tuam Town Hall Refurbishment
As part of the ongoing implementation of the Tuam Regeneration Masterplan, Galway County Council Regeneration Team has secured €3.6 million in funding through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund to refurbish the historic Town Hall. The project focuses on restoring this landmark building at the centre of the town and repurposing it as a modern community enterprise hub.
A suite of conservation measures will be undertaken over the course of the construction programme to deliver flexible workspaces designed to support local enterprise, innovation, and community use. The project aims to re-establish the Town Hall as a focal point for civic and economic activity in Tuam.
This investment represents a key step in the broader regeneration strategy for the town, supporting sustainable development while preserving Tuam’s architectural and cultural heritage.
The Tuam Inner Relief Road Scheme aims to improve traffic flow and support development in Tuam by creating a road that bypasses the town center. This new road would connect Bishop Street to the Dublin, Athenry, and Galway Roads, facilitating access to new developments and easing congestion.
