An Athlone secondary school has received planning permission to develop a substantial sports and recreational facility.
Our Lady's Bower Secondary School on Retreat Road in the town applied for a new building to house changing rooms along with two artificial grass multi-sport playing surfaces.
According to plans approved by Westmeath county council, the pitches will be surrounded by a synthetic sprint track, walkways and outdoor exercise equipment.
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The application also includes biodiversity mitigation works such as the creation of grassland areas and planting of native trees and shrubs.
The development has been approved by local planners with 9 conditions attached.
