Clare County Council and Ward and Burke Construction Ltd of Galway today 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 EUR1.26m 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 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 complete in 12 months.
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Pictured at the signing of the Doora Landfill Remediation Contract were (Standing left to right) Tom Mellett, Maeve Ryan and Cyril Feeney, all Clare County Council Environment staff members. (Seated Left to right) Rachel Dobson, Michael Houlihan & Partners Solicitors, Sean Ward, Acting Director of Service Environment, Alec Fleming, Clare County Manager, Mayor of Clare Cllr Madeline Taylor Quinn, and Michael and Robert Ward of Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. Pic by Ger Leddin
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 complete in 12 months.
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Pictured at the signing of the Doora Landfill Remediation Contract were (Standing left to right) Tom Mellett, Maeve Ryan and Cyril Feeney, all Clare County Council Environment staff members. (Seated Left to right) Rachel Dobson, Michael Houlihan & Partners Solicitors, Sean Ward, Acting Director of Service Environment, Alec Fleming, Clare County Manager, Mayor of Clare Cllr Madeline Taylor Quinn, and Michael and Robert Ward of Ward and Burke Construction Ltd. Pic by Ger Leddin
