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A major new project to transform the former EnniskillenWorkhouse is making progress. The Council, in partnership with South West College, has been awarded pre-development funding of £221,000 to work up designs and plans in a bid to restore and conserve the only remaining building of the former Enniskillen Workhouse – the Entrance Block. This is the first stage of funding awarded. The project proposal is to sensitively refurbish the building bringing approximately 480m² of floor space back into use. The building will be used to exhibit artefacts and photographs and other memoirs relating to life in workhouses and tell the story of the Enniskillen workhouse and the people who were housed there. The surviving workshouse records and minute books will also be displayed. Additionally, the Enniskillen Workhouse back to the future building will be used as a hub for business innovation and enterprise. Kriterion Conservation Architects have been appointed to develop the plans and drawings which will be used to apply for the next round of funding of £2.3m to see the project brought to life. Enniskillen Workhouse opened in 1844 to accommodate 1,000 people who, due to a range of circumstances, found themselves in financial distress. The building was one of 160 workhouses throughout Ireland designed by architect George Wilkinson. The main workhouse was demolished in 1964 and all that remains today is the Grade B2 listed Entrance Block, which is currently ‘at risk’ and in need of urgent repair. Throughout the restoration works a dedicated heritage skills and education programme will enable more than 100 local craftspeople and contractors to benefit from accredited training, and 12 apprenticeships will be created. Green Dog Walkers take the lead Green DogWalkers 18 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2018 19 www. fermanaghomagh .com The Green Dog Walkers Scheme is a UK wide community-based campaign to change attitudes about dog fouling. The Council is promoting the Scheme as an innovative approach to dog fouling, one of the most controversial issues we deal with in our Council area. Responsible dog owners Dog owners and dog walkers support the scheme by signing a pledge to clean up after their pets. They support other owners to do the same by giving them free poop bags. They are responsible dog owners demonstrating the importance of cleaning up dog mess. Dogs wearing green collars and leads If you see a dog wearing the Green Dog Walkers collar and lead, this means the owner has taken the pledge. To become a Green Dog Walker First read the pledge, then download and fill in the acceptance form. When we receive your acceptance form, we will post you a free Green Dog Walkers collar, lead and poop bags for your pet or these can be collected at: the Town Hall, Enniskillen; and The Connect Centre, Strule House, High St., Omagh. Free Dog Bag Dispensers Available to collect from the following Council locations: Killyvilly Depot, Enniskillen; Gortrush Depot, Omagh; The Grange, Omagh; Townhall, Enniskillen; Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen; Connect Centre, Omagh; Enniskillen Castle; Irvinestown Arc Centre; and Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown. For further information contact Dog Control, Licensing Department, by email or telephone. Email: greendogwalkers@fermanaghomagh.com Telephone: 0300 303 1777 Green DogWalkers Pledge - to always clean up after their dog - to carry extra poop bags - to give other dog walkers free dog poop bags Heritage Development