The Government is to allocate funding to develop a roadmap for the Strategic Development Zone at Ireland West Airport, which could, in time, create thousands of jobs in this region.
The funding which will be €200,000 per year, for two years, is to be given to Mayo County Council to facilitate the employment of a dedicated project manager and the engagement of external expertise to develop the roadmap.
This collaborative effort will be overseen by a steering group comprising Ireland West Airport, the Western Development Commission, Mayo County Council, IDA Ireland, and Enterprise Ireland, alongside the programme manager for the West Regional Enterprise Plan.
The Strategic Development Zone Scheme, if built out to its full capacity, could deliver the likes of Commercial, Business & Enterprise space, more space for Aviation Economic Development & Services, and Hotel Accommodation & Conference floor space.
The plan has the potential to create up to 6,000 jobs and become a key economic driver for the West of Ireland.
