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A WEST Clare building contractor has secured yet another major public contract. Kilmihil contractors L & M Keating have been commissioned by Limerick County Council to develop a major new public park and amenity area at Castletroy.
Work will commence on the €2.2 million project in early December.
Pat Quinlivan, commercial director for L & M Keating Ltd said, “This is a prestigious contract for the compa- ny as it is one of the largest purpose- built public park and amenity areas in County Limerick. The challenge to complete the park to the highest standard within six months is one that we are looking forward to.”
L & M Keating Ltd, with an annual
turnover of €40 million, currently employs 105 permanent staff and is best known for constructing the five- star lodge and clubhouse at Doonbeg Golf Club.
The company, which recently won a national award for its refurbishment of St Senan’s Church in Kilrush, was also involved in the construction of the newly opened University of Lim- erick Living Bridge across the River SJerVeveceyee
The west Clare-based firm is currently constructing the breakwa- ters for a new marina at Knightstown Harbour in Kerry, harbour devel- opments on Inisboffin, car parking facilities at Milford Care Centre and a mixed development at Quay Mills in Kilrush comprising apartments and offices.
It was also awarded the contract to refurbish the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church at Church Street, Cahirciveen.
The development of the 17-acre park in Limerick was designed by Nicholas de Jong Associates of Ur- ban Design in Limerick, following an extensive public consultation with the Castletroy community and local school children.
It is anticipated that construction work on the project will be completed by the middle of next year.
Castletroy Park will feature a fully equipped children’s playground, a skateboarding area, 1.2 kilometre of pedestrian pathways, a circular cycle route and a central perform- ance/exhibition area with covering Sea bCoLAe Ken
The development will also feature an array of natural habitats including a 4,300 square metre lake, wetlands, wildflower grass areas and wood- lands.