News that land acquisition to provide for a surface water retention pond in Claregalway has been agreed, has been welcomed by Cllr. James Charity.
Once constructed, this plant, along with proposed upgrades through Claregalway village, will deal with ongoing flash flooding that appears on the main N83 in every downpour.
The Council have now tasked consultants with carrying out required archaeological investigations ahead of the work.
Secondly, the Council has confirmed its intention to tender for consultants for the proposed N84 Headford Rd upgrade by the end of 2022, with draft tender documentation currently with the TII for approval.
“While both of these projects have been slow in progressing over the last few years, I’m delighted to see the Council moving in the right direction,” said Cllr Charity.
“Flash surface water flooding in Claregalway has been a long standing issue, particularly on the main N83 just in front of Centra, and this plan is intended to finally deal with this once and for all.
“Additionally, it’s no secret the N84 is long over-capacity and requires upgrade works. I have been campaigning for this relentlessly over the last eight years.
“The appointment of consultants will finally provide a solid basis to get this project off the ground and ultimately the aim has to be the provision of relief to commuters and residents in this part of North Galway who use the road on a daily basis,” he said.
