3122 - Proposed Extension and Alterations to the former Court of Petty Sessions, Rathcoole, County Dublin- Project Reference Number 20021

Descriptions

The scope of works includes: 1. Works to the existing building and its site, all of which are a Protected Structure, include: - Demolition of the existing outbuildings, boundary wall and gates which are in the yard behind the former courthouse building - Demolition of part of the back wall of the former courthouse building - Works to allow access for all members of the community within the existing building - Repair and partial replacement of the suspended timber floor - Replacement of the existing roof tiles - Repair of the structural roof timbers and cornice - Mechanical and electrical works as required. and2. The construction of a new Extension behind the existing building which will include:- A café / servery and kitchenette- Toilets and public conveniences, and- A meeting roomThe existing building is a former courthouse which was built around 1914. The area of the footprint of the existing courthouse building is 88 square meters (sq.m.). The area of the proposed extension to be constructed behind the existing courthouse is 61.5 sq.m.The courthouse is used as a public building but will not be occupied or in use during the course of these works