Galway Bay FM News Archives
TWO PHASED APPROACH IN CONVERSION OF GALWAY SHOPPING CENTRE ROUNDABOUT
Date Published: 30-Aug-2012
Traffic disruption is expected to be kept to a minimum as preliminary works are due to start on the Galway Shopping Centre roundabout next month.
It marks phase one of the Bodkin roundabout changeover which is set to be replaced by a signalised junction as part of the NRA funded Bothar na dTreabh scheme.
So far roundabouts at Briarhill, Ballybane and the Tuam Road have all been removed to link up with a central traffic control room.
The first phase of this latest changeover will begin next month and will involve the construction of a new access road from the Headford Road.
It’ll also provide for the partial construction of a new access road from Sean Mulvoy road and the necessary car park alterations.
Work will then be suspended until mid January so as to avoid any disruption to the Christmas shopping and sale peak trade periods.
The second and major phase will involve the removal of the roundabout and is expected to take an estimated 12 weeks with a revised completion timeline of early Easter.
Head of Galway Transportation Unit Joe Tansey says the National Roads Authority has sanctioned the extension of the project and the related 2 million euro in funding has been transferred to 2013 accordingly.
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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