'Important milestone' in a Carlow town as construction begins on former post office
Construction has started on The Sorting House in Borris, Carlow marking an “important milestone”
An “important milestone” has been marked in Carlow as construction has officially begun on the transformation of a town’s former Post Office.
The building in Borris is being transformed into a “vibrant new community and enterprise hub” called The Sorting House.
Following a competitive procurement process, Cahill Craft Construction has been appointed as the main contractor for the project. T
The delivery team also includes Brennan & Associates as Quantity Surveyors, Ivor Bowe Consulting Engineers, and ODLA Architects, who have worked collaboratively to bring the vision to the construction stage.
The Sorting House is being developed through a partnership between Carlow County Council and Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG, with support from the LEADER Programme.
When completed in 2027, the facility will provide modern flexible workspace, digital facilities, meeting and collaboration areas, and community-focused amenities designed to support enterprise, remote working, innovation, and local economic development.
"The commencement of construction at The Sorting House is an important milestone not just for Borris, but for County Carlow as we continue to develop our range of enterprise spaces. This project demonstrates how historic buildings can be repurposed to meet modern needs while preserving their place within our communities. Through strong partnerships and strategic investment, we are creating a facility that will support enterprise, innovation, remote working and community activity for generations to come,” Paula O'Brien, Director of Services at Carlow County Council, said.
The sorting house is the third project to be developed by Carlow Community Enterprise Centres CLG, with its other two properties being Enterprise House in Carlow Town and Station House in Hacketstown.
The development forms part of Carlow County Council's wider strategy to support balanced regional growth, strengthen rural economies, and bring underutilised buildings back into productive use.
Works are now underway on site, with The Sorting House scheduled to open in 2027.