FERMANAGH’s Tracey Concrete has moved ahead with plans to develop a new manufacturing facility on a quarry it acquired four years ago.
The precast specialist bought Belcoo Quarry from Acheson and Glover in 2018.
At the time, the concrete manufacturer confirmed its long-term plans involved developing a new factory on the Sligo Road, close to the Cavan border.
Tracey Concrete has now notified Fermanagh and Omagh District Council of its intention to build a 60,000 sq ft facility on the site.
The Fermanagh firm has formally lodged a proposal of application notice, required for all major planning applications. It will involve a public consultation ahead of a full planning application expected to be submitted later in the year.
Initial plans include a precast concrete manufacturing facility, along with a control room, staff facilities and a canteen.
The company has appointed Crossgar-based Quarry Plan as planning consultants. In a letter to Fermanagh and Omagh council, the firm indicated the new facility will be “erected within the void created by previous workings at the quarry”.
The company, which dates back more than 60 years, has grown into one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in the UK and Ireland.
Headed by Patsy Tracey, the family business has been the main shirt sponsor of Fermanagh GAA since 1991.
Earlier this year, the company reported a sizeable lift to sales and profits, with revenues rising more than ten per cent to £29.5m in the year to March 31 2021.
That helped the manufacturer to a pre-tax profit of £5.5m, up from £3.6m in the year previous.
More details of the factory plans will be put on display during an event at Lakeland Community Care Healthy Living Centre in Belcoo on October 27.
