Welcome to the Burgess Park Public Amenity Masterplan Project
The Project
Westmeath County Council intends to develop a Masterplan for the development of the existing public amenity at Burgess Park. In August 2025, WCC appointed a team consisting of Fehily Timoney and Company and Brady Shipman Martin Landscape Architects to develop a proposed Masterplan for the development of Coosan Point. The purpose of the masterplan is to outline a vision for the site to enhance the area for recreational and leisure activities.
An advanced public consultation was undertaken in December 2025 and January 2026. The views of the public were collected and considered to inform the emerging design proposals that are now being put forward for the public’s further consideration and opinions.
Public Consultation
A design stage presentation has been developed for the site outlining the progress to date, a summary of the tasks completed, summary feedback from the advanced public consultation and a series of design concepts for the Burgess Park project.
Westmeath County Council is inviting all interested parties to participate in this public consultation.
In Person Consultation Event
The public consultation event includes a public information day where you will have the opportunity to provide feedback directly to the design team. The date, time and location for the event are detailed below
Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Location: Athlone Municipal Office, Athlone Civic Centre.
Following completion of the public consultation works all feedback will be collated and assessed to inform a preferred masterplan design for the Burgess Park amenity. This masterplan will be used for future planning or other consents that may be required to develop the site in the future.
Key Dates
The consultation period opens on Friday 1st May 2026
The In Person Consultation Event 10am to 4pm Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ Athlone Municipal Office
The closing date for submissions is 12 noon on Monday 1st June 2026.
Post: Addressed to Administrative Officer, Planning Department, Aras an Chontae, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath N91 FH4N. Ref: Coosan Point Public Consultation
Burgess Park Public Amenity Masterplan Project May 2026
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Welcome to the Burgess Park Public Amenity Masterplan Project
The Project
Westmeath County Council intends to develop a Masterplan for the development of the existing public amenity at Burgess Park. In August 2025, WCC appointed a team consisting of Fehily Timoney and Company and Brady Shipman Martin Landscape Architects to develop a proposed Masterplan for the development of Coosan Point. The purpose of the masterplan is to outline a vision for the site to enhance the area for recreational and leisure activities.
An advanced public consultation was undertaken in December 2025 and January 2026. The views of the public were collected and considered to inform the emerging design proposals that are now being put forward for the public’s further consideration and opinions.
Public Consultation
A design stage presentation has been developed for the site outlining the progress to date, a summary of the tasks completed, summary feedback from the advanced public consultation and a series of design concepts for the Burgess Park project.
Westmeath County Council is inviting all interested parties to participate in this public consultation.
In Person Consultation Event
The public consultation event includes a public information day where you will have the opportunity to provide feedback directly to the design team. The date, time and location for the event are detailed below
Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Location: Athlone Municipal Office, Athlone Civic Centre.
Address: Athlone Municipal Office, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 DN02
What’s Next
Following completion of the public consultation works all feedback will be collated and assessed to inform a preferred masterplan design for the Burgess Park amenity. This masterplan will be used for future planning or other consents that may be required to develop the site in the future.
Key Dates
The consultation period opens on Friday 1st May 2026
The In Person Consultation Event 10am to 4pm Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ Athlone Municipal Office
The closing date for submissions is 12 noon on Monday 1st June 2026.
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