MARCONI HERITAGE CENTRE AND CLIMATE HOUSE: COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

A Public Meeting to gather community input on the proposal for the development of a visitor attraction and futures showcase at the RTÉ transmitter site in Moydrum, Athlone. Peatlands and People Foundation, a new social enterprise company is inviting the local community to a public event to learn more about the development of a visitor attraction and futures showcase at the former RTÉ Transmitter station in Athlone.

The event will take place at 7pm on Thursday 18th June in the Douglas Hyde Theatre in TUS Athlone. Members of the project and design team will be in attendance to present plans and listen to feedback and ideas. The informal event will give the local community the opportunity to voice their questions, concerns, and ideas for the project which is at the early planning stage.

Attendees will be encouraged to share local heritage and stories for incorporation into the heritage aspect of the project. The project team will also present initial ideas on the development of the Climate House which will be co-located on site and which will connect to the Old Rail Trail Greenway and Crosswood Bog SAC. The Climate House will incorporate an awe inspiring Encounter Experience and a Futures Hub.

For those unable to attend the in-person event, written submissions can be made through the project website (www.climatehouse.ie) where there is an introductory video.

Funding for the planning stage has been received through European Union’s LIFE Programme (LIFE IP Peatlands and People). Light refreshments will be provided.

Parking is available in student and staff car parks on the TUS campus.