Main reasons

As above
Environmentaly a great option local employment, affordability
This project has the potential to become a blueprint for the redevelopment of brownfield sites throughout Ireland.
This would see the refurbishment of a property located in the heart of the county town with a rich history of it's own while also allowing Mayo to celebrate it's vibrant history, as well as encouraging residents and visitors to travel within Mayo rather than wandering too far away. This 'recirculation' of residents and tourists within Mayo makes sense from a public health perspective in a post-pandemic environment and also make good economic sense for the county, keeping spending as local as possible.