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THE first sod on a multi-million euro community project in Sixmilebridge will be turned within weeks.
The development of a playground will be the first part of an overall plan which will include a creche, daycare centre and a community hall.
The initiative, located on the Shan- non Road in Sixmilebridge, is organ- ised under the auspices of The Bridge Complex in Sixmilebridge.
Local funding, allied to financial
assistance from Clare County Coun- cil and Government funds, helped cover the costs of the initiative, which has been on the cards for a number of years.
While the playground will be con- structed within months, it will take some years before the final prong of this project is completed.
The Bridge Complex is currently based at the old courthouse building, but will move to the community hall, when it is completed.
PRO of the Bridge Complex Mare-
len Cadogan said while the wheel was 1n motion for some time, the ac- tual building work is poised to get underway within weeks.
‘People will actually be able to see the digger on the site, which is the start of the next phase,’ said Ms Ca- dogan.
€10,000 of the funds for the play- ground was raised in the local area, while the remainder was granted in funding. It will feature state-of-the art equipment and will be located on a secure Site.
When completed, the facility will be run by the local community and will be a huge asset for the people of Sixmilebridge, where the population has grown substantially.
The official website of the Bridge Complex, www.bridgecomplex.ie, will be launched by Fianna Fail TD Timmy Dooley, on Friday evening, in the old courthouse building, at oy oeee
“It will give people the chance to come and ask questions,’ said Ms Cadogan.