Three of Galway's most significant landmark buildings are set for demolition after orders were issued by the Galway City Council.
The former Corrib Great Southern Hotel on the Dublin Road, the former site of Oasis nightclub in Salthill, and the former Connacht laundry site in St Helen's Street will soon see works being commenced.
A spokesperson for the city council said the orders were a completion of the council's significant objective to reduce the number of derelict sites in the city.
The spokesperson said it was "good news for local communities".
"These works will be the culmination of significant effort by the environment department of Galway City Council to reduce dereliction across the city and will be welcomed by local area residents, elected representatives and the wider community.
"A significant objective of the council’s environment department work programme for 2020 is to successfully address the number of key derelict sites and reduce dereliction throughout the city.
"In the past year Galway City Council issued statutory orders to the registered owners of three sites using their powers under the Derelict Sites 1990. The orders require the demolition of the buildings to ground level and stipulate that works must be completed within a specified time frame."
Independent councillor Terry O'Flaherty spoke of her happiness at Monday's local authority meeting at Leisureland.
"The news about the Great Corrib Southern Hotel is very welcome. It has been an eyesore in the city since it closed in 2008."
Currently there are 16 properties on the derelict sites register with another 50 sites actively monitored by the environment department.
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