A local university is seeking to add a significant number of new parking spaces to their midlands base.
The Technological University of the Shannon is seeking planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.
Under plans submitted to Westmeath County Council, the University would construct 195 car parking spaces with a new entrance onto the existing road network at the Athlone Business Park.
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Also included in the application is new fencing, gates, public landscaping and all associated site works.
County planners will make their decision in August.
