Galway Bay FM News Archives
CONTRACTS TO BE SIGNED FOR ICONIC CITY FOOTBRIDGE FOLLOWING REVISED COSTINGS
Date Published: 12-Nov-2012
Contracts are set to be signed next month [Dec] for the long-awaited restoration of the iconic fisheries tower city footbridge.
It follows a meeting of the Coporate Policy Group today [Nov 12] where revised quotations for the footbridge and watchtower at Wolfe Tone bridge were discussed.
City Cllr Padraig Conneely says the project is now revised from its initial estimate of 160 thousand euro to 125.
35 thousand of this is to be provided by the city council while the remainder will be funded by Inland Fisheries.
The bridge has been decommissioned since it became unsafe to use some three years ago.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Cllr Padraig Conneely says it will form a key part of the city’s tourism offering with an estimated completion timeframe of summer next year.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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