The extension of the borough boundary in Kilkenny city is a key priority of Kilkenny borough and county councillor Malcolm Noonan who believes the extension will be granted by Environment Minister John Gormley in coming months.
“I have asked the Minister to look favourably on Kilkenny’s proposal to extend the boundary. It has been the express wish of all the members of Kilkenny Borough Council and could yield significant benefits for the city,’ said Cllr Noonan.
Cllr Noonan believes that Kilkenny’s hand in attracting inward investment, further third level faculties, and meeting targets under the city’s hub status under the National Spatial Strategy would be greatly strengthened by an extended city boundary.
“On a practical level, the expansion of shared services by both local authorities in housing, sanitary services, environment, and parks and planning will greatly benefit people living in the environs of the city.
“Minister Gormley has informed me that he will give due consideration to Kilkenny’s application and this is encouraging news for the city as we try to build the critical mass needed to improve our public transport and attract investment and clean industry.
“But moreover it will reflect a city that is progressive and ambitious in its outlook as we meet the many challenges that lie ahead,” Cllr Noonan concluded.
