Casino Development Malahide

COMPLEX legal negotiations are still standing in the way of the transfer of the iconic Casino building in Malahide to Fingal County Council so that it can become the new home of the Fry Model Railway.

At a Fingal County Council Area Committee meeting in December, County Architect Fionnuala May presented updated proposals for the Casino development on foot of the results of the public consultation. Extra floor space will be provided versus the original proposal which. The Casino Model Railway Museum is housed in the beautifully restored Casino cottage which is a major landmark in the heart of Malahide Village. It is a 200-year-old Cottage Orne and one of the.

Negotiations between the council and three sets of legal representatives are still continuing, leading to local frustration at the delay in signing the deal and moving on with developing the Casino as a new tourist attraction in Malahide.

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Cllr. Eoghan O'Brien (FF) asked for an update on the project last week and was disappointed to hear that legal difficulties were still in the way of the transfer of the property to public ownership.

In a written report, the council explained: 'Discussions are still ongoing between the various legal representatives to finalise arrangements to bring the Casino building into public ownership.'

Senior council official Stephen Peppard admitted there was an 'element of groundhog day' about the report. He said that the council was 'well aware of the frustrations of the Malahide community' over the delay.

'Nobody is more frustrated than we are at how long it is taking to put this thing to bed,' he added.

He said the council was doing its 'utmost' to complete the deal and a 'huge amount of time and effort' is going into the project.

Cllr. O'Brien said he understood the council's difficulties but said that the issue was compung up 'again and again' on the doorsteps of Malahide as he canvassed the area. He said the project was of 'huge importance to residents of Malahide and visitors alike' and would add significantly to the 'tourism product' on offer in the town.

Cllr. Anthony Lavin (FG) said the continuing delays were 'very frustrating and very annoying'.

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Fingal Independent