County Hall, Wexford

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County Hall is a municipal facility in Carricklawn, Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland.

History

Wexford County Council had previously been based in an aging facility in Hill Street. [1] The new building, which was designed by Robin Lee Architecture, cost over €50 million to build. [2] It was officially opened by Brendan Howlin, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, in 2011. [3] [4] It received a Civic Trust Award in 2012. [5]

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References

  1. "County Hall, Hill Street, Wexford". Wexford Hub. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  2. "New HQ has exceeded its €50 million budget". Wexford People. 18 June 2013. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Wexford County Council headquarters, Ireland by Robin Lee Architecture". Architects Journal. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  4. "Council officially open new €46m headquarters". The Independent. 27 September 2011. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  5. "Wexford County Council Headquarters". Civic Trust Awards. Retrieved 17 November 2019.

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