Galway Bay FM News Archives
WESTSIDE AMENITY PARK PLANS PROCEED WITHOUT RUNNING TRACK
Date Published: 15-Nov-2012
Cllrs have expressed their disappointment that a running track which had been part of a master plan for Westside Amenity Park is to be decommissioned.
Half a million euro is now available to fund the project for which plans were passed unanimously by Cllrs at this week’s meeting.
The project had initially been set to take place during the course of the Seamus Quirke Road project, however was delayed due to funding difficulties.
The entire master plan is estimated to cost in the region of 1.4 million euro which would leave a shortfall of 900 thousand euro.
It will now be completed on a phased basis with the first priority to complete the groundwork for the training pitch, GAA pitch and soccer pitch with the available 500 thousand euro.
Director of Services Ciaran Hayes says the running track must be decommissioned to make way for the GAA pitch which is long awaited by St Michaels after the club was discommoded due to work on Seamus Quirke.
He says he hopes the tender process will commence in January with an estimated completion timeframe for the pitches of Autumn 2013.
Cllr Ollie Crowe says it’s a fantastic facility for the Westside which Cllrs have been pushing for for some time now.
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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