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A call to make the restoration of Warrenpoint Baths a flagship project for council will be heard tomorrow night at the September meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council. The baths have lain in a dilapidated state for many years.
Planning permission is in place for the redevelopment of the baths and Councillor Mickey Ruane is putting forward a motion asking for the project to be prioritised considering work on the Narrow Water Bridge is beginning mid 2024.
Notice of Motion
That this Council regrets that Warrenpoint Baths continues to fall into a state of disrepair and has now become an eyesore on what is one of the most scenic views in Ireland. Welcomes the effort made by Council and local Councillors, who worked hard to ensure planning permission for the redevelopment of Warrenpoint Baths was retained in 2022. Expresses its disappointment that a recent funding application to the British Government's Levelling Up Fund to redevelop the Baths site was unsuccessful. Recognises the construction of Narrow Water Bridge is due to commence in early Summer 2024, and with it will come increased tourism and economic opportunities for the wider Warrenpoint and South Down region.
Further agrees that a viable and innovative project like Warrenpoint Baths will complement the much- anticipated Narrow Water Bridge. This will help to increase tourist numbers to Warrenpoint and drive the local economy.
Agrees that Newry Mourne and Down Council should make the redevelopment of Warrenpoint Baths a flagship Council project in the new term. Commits to actively seeking alternative funding for the project through avenues such as the Irish Government’s Shared Island Fund.
