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Ballagahdereen businesses worried over public realm improvement scheme for town

May 25, 2021 17:50
By Shannonside News
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Ballagahdereen businesses worried over public realm improvement scheme for town

Local Councillor Michale Mulligan is unhappy with issues around parking especially

Businesses at the Square in Ballaghaderreen are raising their objections to the loss of up to 56 car parking spaces as part of public realm enhancement plans for the town.

The plans include creating a public space in the Square with open spaces, trees and seats but it will involve reducing car parking spaces from 67 to 11.

The 3 million euro proposal will be discussed with the community at an online public meeting tomorrow evening.

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Local Sinn Fein Councillor Michael Mulligan who has a shop on the Square says he fears for businesses if the plan goes ahead in its current form:

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