Planning for a major upgrade to a local water park has been upheld by the higher planning authority. Bay Sports on the Hodson Bay in Lough Ree operates a collection of floating slides, rockers and challenges open to the public. Roscommon County Planners previously approved permission to construct several new marquees along with new inflatables on the bay at the well known water park. The marquees will include a reception and wetsuit collection area, safety briefing tent, accessible changing rooms, observation area and a dining and gift shop area.
The application has been the source of objections from some in the local community who highlighted access issues with the popular beach and swimming point on Lough Ree should the development go ahead. The environmental and archaeology importance of the surrounding area was also highlighted in the appeal. An objection was submitted to An Bord Pleanala last year, but has now been over turned, with revised conditions issued by the planning body.
