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EFFORTS CONTINUE TO STABILISE GALWAY’S RESERVOIRS
Date Published: 31-Dec-2010
Galway city council says reservoir levels are stabilising but the public’s support is still needed in conserving water
Thousands of homes and businesses in the city and county still have no water or restricted supply due to problems caused by the snow and the thaw
The council is continuing to repair leaks and the damage to water distribution equipment caused by the ice and snow
It’s also maintaining its nightly restricted pressure from 9, and until 7 in the mornings
It has two temporary water tankers in operation located at Doughiska road and Millar’s Lane, and the water must be boiled before use
The county council is now turning off supply nightly to ALL schemes to build up reservoirs
Official Enda Moloney says they hope to relax the water restrictions today to facilitate New Year’s Eve festivities
However, he’s warning the night-time restrictions from 9pm to 9am will continue for several more nights
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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