Galway Bay FM News Archives
New reservoir to ease water worries for thousands
Date Published: 11-Apr-2011
BY CIARAN TIERNEY
Householders on the western side of the city who have had to endure regular water shortages in recent years are set for welcome news today with an announcement of €2 million in funding to build a new reservoir at Tonabrocky near Rahoon.
The new reservoir will service some of the western suburbs which have been most affected by cuts to services in recent months as demand on the existing facility has been stretched to bursting point for some time.
Areas such as Ballymoneen, Clybaun, Cappagh Road, Rahoon, Kingston, Letteragh, and Ballyburke in the city, as well as Barna and Moycullen, will be supplied by the facility.
Minister for the Environment, Heritage, and Local Government, Phil Hogan, is set to announce approval for Galway County Council’s plans for a new reservoir, adjacent to the existing Tonabrocky facility, this morning.
Although the old facility is located in the County Council area, it supplies much of the domestic water supply for the west side of the city – including some of the areas which were hardest hit by the shortages during the cold snap in January.
Minister Hogan’s announcement has been welcomed by Brian Walsh TD (FG), who said there had been a problem with the water supply in these areas for some time.
“This is a very important scheme for the area and I would like to see it progressing through to design, preparation of contract documents, and tendering of the proposed new reservoir as quickly as possible,” said Deputy Walsh.
Read more in today’s Connacht Sentinel
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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