Over the next six months, the Crawford Group will deliver the new Shannon Town Park and completion is scheduled for this autumn.
Designed by Nicholas de Jong Associates|Urban Design (Limerick), features include building formal footpaths and a cycle track, an adventure play area and a bandstand/performance area, the first cycle pump track to be built in the Mid West Region, formal and informal seating areas, lighting and signage, the creation of a natural water feature and new native woodland planting.
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In addition, the scheme will include a new Toucan pedestrian/cycle crossing on Bóthar Linne.
Cllr Mike McKee said: "This is a very important and worthwhile local project that will deliver long term, positive benefits for the people of Shannon and surrounding areas.
"Once delivered, the Shannon Town Park will act as a focal point for the wider community, and will also enhance the recreational opportunities for children, youths and adults in the wider Shannon area."
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