NEWBRIDGE WATER TOWER 14 AUGUST 2024
Last year a Social Democrats councillor suggested that a mural could be painted on Newbridge’s disused water tower so I decided to visit and photograph it but unfortunately there was no street art to be seen. It's a rather prominent landmark located between Newbridge Silverware and the Whitewater Shopping Centre on Cutlery Road.
Here's what I know about it:
Heritage Structure: The Water Tower is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, which means it's recognised for its historical and architectural significance. Any changes or developments related to the tower need to comply with strict guidelines to preserve its heritage value.
Disused: The tower is no longer in use for its original purpose of water storage. However, there have been various discussions and proposals about its potential future use.
Potential Future Uses:
Bird Sanctuary: A local councillor suggested exploring the possibility of using the tower to provide bird boxes for endangered or wintering bird species, in collaboration with Birdwatch Ireland.
Mural: Another idea that has been floated is to paint a mural on the tower, adding a vibrant touch to the structure and potentially reflecting the local community or its history.
Car Park: Currently, the area around the old Water Tower is being used as a car park.
It's worth noting that due to its heritage status, any future use of the tower will likely need to be carefully considered and approved to ensure it respects the building's historical importance.
Overall, the old Water Tower in Newbridge represents a piece of the town's industrial heritage and continues to be a point of interest and discussion as the community explores ways to repurpose it for the future.
Here's what I know about it:
Heritage Structure: The Water Tower is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, which means it's recognised for its historical and architectural significance. Any changes or developments related to the tower need to comply with strict guidelines to preserve its heritage value.
Disused: The tower is no longer in use for its original purpose of water storage. However, there have been various discussions and proposals about its potential future use.
Potential Future Uses:
Bird Sanctuary: A local councillor suggested exploring the possibility of using the tower to provide bird boxes for endangered or wintering bird species, in collaboration with Birdwatch Ireland.
Mural: Another idea that has been floated is to paint a mural on the tower, adding a vibrant touch to the structure and potentially reflecting the local community or its history.
Car Park: Currently, the area around the old Water Tower is being used as a car park.
It's worth noting that due to its heritage status, any future use of the tower will likely need to be carefully considered and approved to ensure it respects the building's historical importance.
Overall, the old Water Tower in Newbridge represents a piece of the town's industrial heritage and continues to be a point of interest and discussion as the community explores ways to repurpose it for the future.
NEWBRIDGE WATER TOWER 14 AUGUST 2024