An Post plans to give Limerick GPO a major facelift

AN POST is seeking planning permission to give the GPO at Cecil Street a major facelift, writes David Hurley.

The State-owned postal company has lodged a formal application with Limerick City and County Council for works which, if approved, will see the removal of the part- timber framed façade and the existing ceramic and mosaic tiling finishes.

The application which was lodged with the local authority shortly before Easter also seeks permission for the removal of the existing stamp machine and post boxes.

It is proposed to install a new postal locker system which will be accessed from the footpath at the front of the premises.

If approved, new inner illuminated signage will be installed at the post office along with new cappings to existing glazing.

New applied ceramic and stone finishes will also be installed in line with An Post recently revamped branding.

An Post is also proposing to install new CCTV and the upgrade the existing entrance lobby.

A decision must be made by planners by June 6, next.