A number of Bandon groups have come together to prepare an action plan for the improvement of Bandon town centre. The groups include Bandon Town Council, Bandon Traders, Bandon Business Group and the local Chamber of Commerce. West Cork Calling member, Kilbrogan House Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering has been working with the Bandon Business Group and the Bandon Tidy Towns group.
The objective is to focus on the assets and the 400 year old heritage of the town and to improve the pedestrian and traffic environment. Key elements are to include:-
- A review of parking and traffic arrangements.
- Town centre streetscape and environmental improvements
- Improvements to building frontage
- Enhance amenities and improve pedestrian facilities
- Improve lighting and signage
- Enhance bus facilities, routing and timetables
This initiative follows the very succesful launch of the new low wattage Christmas lights introduced in 2007. Bandon has always been known as the Gateway to West Cork given its prime location.
