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Tuam to get gas in 12 weeks
Date Published: 14-May-2013
The contracts have been signed for bringing natural gas to Tuam.
Bord Gais officials told a meeting of the town council last night (13/5) that they are hopeful of starting work on the project by the end of the month.
Peadar Mahoney, consulting engineer with Bord Gais Networks told the meeting that the target is to have the construction phase, costing 3.3 million euro, complete by early August.
The meeting was told that the cost of taking a connection to the front gate, or within 15 metres of a house is 220 euro plus VAT and 629 euro plus VAT for commercial premises.
Fiachra Quigley of Bord Gais Networks told the councillors that if 20 per cent of housing estates close to the gas mains signed up the estate could be connected.
At present six commercial users in Tuam have signed up to use natural gas.
The connection for Tuam is being brought from the pumping station in Beaghmore which also serves Headford and it is expected that work will be completed in approximately 12 weeks.
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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