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A digital rendering from Laois County Council of the courthouse operating as a digital hub.
Laois County Council has given a projected start date for a €3.3 million renovation of the old courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory.
The project, which was driven by the local community with the backing of the Council, aims to repurpose the building to create a new digital hub.
A total of €3,352,492 was secured for the renovation of the building under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund last year. Laois County Council's CEO Michael Rainey provided an update at the February Council meeting that tender documents are due to be published in April inviting companies to bid for the contract.
Mr Rainey added that the council is confident that a successful contractor will be on-site in July.
The plans for the renovation of the courthouse include a remote working hub for 15-17 people, a community facility and event space, and a local area office for the Council in the Municipal District
Cllr Conor Bergin, Fine Gael, welcomed the news and expected construction period of 12-18 months.
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