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WORK TO BEGIN IN MAY ON GAS CONNECTIONS FOR TUAM
Date Published: 06-Mar-2013
Work is expected to begin in May to connect Tuam town’s industry to the national gas grid.
Numerous pits will be opened in Tuam’s system of underground pipes to add “sleeve pipes” as part of the construction of the natural gas pipeline to Tuam.
Tuam Town Council was also informed that An Bord Gais will give a presentation of its plans to the Town Council in the coming weeks.
Town Engineer Enda Gallagher informed the Town Council that the pits to insert the “sleeve pipes” will be dug at distances of approximately 50 metres.
He said the work would be completed in two or three months and this was for large businesses who may want to be connected to the gas grid.
In reply to a question from Cllr Imelda Kelly, the town engineer said work currently taking place which entailed digging at some locations in the town was for the resealing of cracks in some of the older underground pipes.
He added that this was being done by a specialist company and had nothing to do with Coffeys or the town’s ‘Big Dig.’
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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