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Clare County Council and Ward and Burke Construction Ltd
of Galway have signed a contract that will result in the delivery
of recreation facilities and the remediation of a closed landfill
site at Doora, near Ennis.
The €1.26m Doora Landfill Remediation Contract will
remediate the closed landfill in accordance with the conditions
of the Environmental 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 capping of the old landfill site, as well as the provision
of necessary infrastructure works to facilitate the ongoing
monitoring of the site.
The plans for the remediation project were drawn up by Tobin
Consulting Engineers, in conjunction with Clare County Council
Environment staff.
Speaking at the contract signing, Sean Ward (Acting Director
of Service), Environment Directorate, Clare County Council
said - "This contract is a significant and positive step
forward in both the remediation of the old landfill site and
the provision of amenities to the local Doora, Gaurus and
Ballaghboy area."
He added that the proposed works were further evidence of
Clare 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" - stated Mr. Ward.
Cllr Patricia McCarthy, Chairperson of the Strategic Policy
Committee on the Environment, Emergency Services and Consumer
Affairs, commented - "I welcome the continuing redevelopment
of the site and look forward to its transition and eventual
transformation into an active recreational area for the people
of County Clare to enjoy."
The contract will commence shortly and is expected to be
completed in 12 months.
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