Major infrastructural projects to be built across the city should always be preceded by Town-Hall-style public meetings where residents can ask questions about the impact on their lives, a city councillor has stated.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers this week stated that the consultation process for these projects would be far smoother if such an approach was adopted by Galway City Council.
“I believe the online information and media serves a purpose, but I believe for communities and residents to get a better understanding on how these projects will affect them, we must see physical walk-in events where they can see the proper detailed drawings and ask further questions of the engineers and design team of projects,” he said.
Cllr Cheevers called on Galway City Council to host town hall public consultation and information days for bigger infrastructure projects across the city.
“This was done as part of the Dublin Road Bus Corridor Consultation Process and it was welcomed by residents who lived on this route to get information on how it was going to be delivered.
“I believe active travel projects at present are causing issues with residents and communities on how they are being implemented. I believe if there was a better consultation process it would give communities better understanding of projects,” he added.
Cllr Cheevers now believes that Town Hall-style allowances should be part of public consultation process going forward.
