Update on Kildare-based textile and fashion hub released
The information was provided to a local councillor
An update on a textile and fashion hub based in County Kildare has been released by Kildare County Council (KCC).
The information was provided to Fine Gael councillor Kevin Duffy in response to a question that he submitted at the latest Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, which took place on Wednesday, May 20 last.
Cllr Duffy’s query specifically related to the completion and opening of the Monasterevin Textile and Fashion hub.
In response to this question, KCC said via the report it presented at the meeting:
- “Demolition and internal alterations completed”
- “Installations of reinforcement and pouring of ground floor foundations completed
- “Installation of floor screed commenced”
- “All structural steel installation completed”
- “Works have commenced to archway soffit and fire floor construction”
- “Installation of joist hangers, insulations and silents floor system 80 per cent complete”
- “All submittals on schedule”
KCC added: “Expressions of Interest have been received from potential workshop facilitators, and a programme of skills-based community and business workshops will be developed pending the support of the KWETB for funding.”
Lastly, KCC revealed that the project is due for completion at the end of July, and will open at the end of September 2026.”
Cllr Duffy told KCC that he accepted the report.
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