Portstewart's Town Hall, an iconic Grade B2 listed building on the north coast, is poised for a significant transformation aimed at reviving the structure as a vibrant community and cultural venue.<br /><br />The ambitious plans for refurbishment and extension, which aim to blend modern functionality with historical preservation, have been put forward by property management firm Dunrus Ltd controlled by Dungannon-based Jack Dobson who had previously helped build a European-wide meat processing business.<br /><br />Constructed in 1934 as a Modernist civic building and designed by architect Benjamin Cowser after winning an architectural competition, the Town Hall has long been a symbol of Portstewart’s growing status as a seaside resort.<br /><br />Accommodating the local public library, the building was a popular community hub however in 2019 a structural survey revealed the building was unsafe. In 2021 Causeway Coast and Glens Council handed the property back to its historical owners, the Montagu Estate.<br />After standing vacant for over five years, the proposed development will see the new owners redesign the building creating a multi-purpose events space and a self-catering hostel accommodation, aimed at attracting tourists, schools and local organizations.
