Change of use of the Convent building (which is a protected

Public-safe works description

Change of use of the Convent building (which is a protected structure no. 4306) at 47 Forster Street, Galway, for use as a domestic violence refuge. The works include; the demolition of the existing boiler house, stores, rear corridor and other elements within the building and site; construction of new extension to rear; construction of attic extension at second floor level; material alterations and renovations of the existing building both internally and externally. All to provide nine self-contained residential units, staff accommodation, offices, outreach facilities, meeting rooms and childcare facility. The site works include new security fences and alterations to the entrance gate. Floor areas - 922 m² existing building / 265 m² new extensions.