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CONSTRUCTION on the multi-mil- lion euro development of the Lahi- nch Prom is likely to get underway in August, it was revealed yesterday.
Members of Clare County Council met with representatives from con- sultant engineers Malachy Walsh and Partners yesterday to discuss the final plan for the development.
Responding to a question raised by Ennistymon Councillor Martin Con- way (FG) at yesterdays local area meeting, it was revealed that the final planning stage for the development is likely to continue for six months, with tender to be sought in late Sep- tember.
Funding of up to €800,000 has
been secured from Clare County Council to facilitate the development of toilets, showers and other tourist- related facilities on the town’s sea- front promenade.
This funding was made available as a result of the decision to double the cost of parking on the promenade and Liscannor Road car parks.
The money will go towards devel- oping toilet and shower facilities for visitors and the town’s expanding surfer population, as well as the re- development of lifeguard facilities on the beach.
While the main construction work will not begin until September at the earliest, work on the development of the new lifeguard hut is expected to commence in August.