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AN ENVIRONMENTAL blackspot is about to be transformed into a ma- jor recreational facility which will provide top class sporting and leisure amenities on the outskirts of Ennis. Clare County Council and Ward and Burke Construction Ltd of Gal- way have signed a contract that will result in the delivery of recreation facilities and the remediation of a
closed landfill site at Doora.
The €1.26m Doora Landfill Reme- diation Contract will remediate the closed landfill, in accordance with the conditions of the Environmen- tal Protection Agency licence. The project also involves the provision of a new entrance and parking area, two playing pitches, scenic nature walks and extensive landscaping works.
Additional works include the cap- ping of the old landfill site as well
as the provision of necessary infra- structure works to facilitate the on- going monitoring of the site.
The plans for the remediation project were drawn up by Tobin Con- sulting Engineers, in conjunction with Clare County Council Environ- NOONE N OE
Speaking at the contract signing, county council acting director of service Sean Ward described the contract signing as “a significant
and positive step forward in both the remediation of the old landfill site and the provision of amenities to the Doora, Gaurus and Ballaghboy area’.
He added that the proposed works were further evidence of the county council’s ongoing commitment to dealing with historic environmental issues. “The inclusion of recreational amenities and nature walks in the project will add excellent value to
the overall scheme.”
Cllr Patricia McCarthy, Chairper- son of the council’s Strategic Policy Committee on the Environment, welcomed the continuing redevelop- ment of the site and said she looked forward to its transition and eventual transformation into an active recrea- tional area.
The contract will commence short- ly and is expected to be complete in 12 months.