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ONE of Clare’s leading Construction and Civil Engineering companies is this week launching a development close to its geographically origins.
L and M Keating Ltd was estab- lished in 1987 by Kilmihil couple Louis and Mary Keating, and on Wednesday the company will unveil its Kilrush development to the busi- ness and political community.
Over the years the company’s work has included major Civil Engineer- ing and Building works covering all sectors of the industry, with some of its major projects including the living bridge at the University of Limerick and the River Shannon Crossing En- abling Works.
Many of the company’s previous wok can also be seen around the west Clare capital, including the Shana- kyle Community Housing, the Garda Station, Hector Street apartments and the Moanmore Windfarm.
Tomorrow evening (Wednesday) Jim Power, Chief Economist Friends First will officially open the Busi- ness Quarter of the Landmark Office Development at the Merchant’s Quay Business Quarter.
The development includes two fa- miliar landmarks on Francis Street – Kelly’s Mill and Foley’s Store.
A glazed atrium which will extend the full height of the building links the two buildings and offers excep- tional views over the Shannon Estu- ary and the Marina.
According to Pat Quinlivan, Com- mercial Director of LandM Keating Ltd, the location of these two impos- ing six storey buildings is as relevant today as it was when they were built over 150 years ago.
“By retaining the original 19th cen- tury structure and combining it with State-of-the-art internal fit-out, an ideal working environment has been created,” he said.
“The versatile layout design ena- bles effective subdivision of units to provide quality office accommo- dation of 500 square feet to 20,000 square feet.
‘Anchor occupants will include the Civil Service as well as Medical and Professional businesses.
“These prestigious offices will pro-
vide outstanding modern tax efficient accommodation for existing busi- nesses operating in the Kilrush area and for those seeking to establish a Kilrush base, as well as catering for new start ups” he said.
“Anchor occupants already con- firmed include the Civil Service as well as Medical and Professional businesses,” said Mr Quinlivan.
On Wednesday local business peo- ple, potential business people and members and officials from Clare County Council and Kilrush Town Council can avail of an opportunity to see the building at its best and hear from a well known economist who will review the budget and national and international financial maters for those present.