Here is an upcoming Press Release on the Golf Course Road Park.   I have already made my submission to the council and want to make sure everyone has their say.  You can read my original submission here.

 

Cllr Keith Martin says persons who wish to make an observation or suggestion about Westport Town Council's plans for a park on the Golf Course Road have until Friday 14th September to make a submission to the Town Clerk.

 

Cllr Martin, who is himself a resident of the Golf Course Road, has submitted a detailed submission of his own on the plan, which was put on public display last month and proposes a playing pitch, two play areas, a large walkway and two Basketball/Volleyball courts and an informal park area.

Among Cllr Martin's suggestions are that a full traffic plan be implemented for the Fairways and school entrance and that this plan be circulated to the residents and school management.  He has asked that bollards be fitted to the Fairways pavements to prevent parking.

 

The local councillor is also calling for the park, playing courts and play areas to be lit up at night to maximise playing time and availability and to combat possible antisocial behaviour in these areas and that flood lighting be provided for the playing pitch to maximise playing time and availability.

According to Cllr Martin it is also important "That a traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing be placed across the Golf Course Road to enable safe and easy access to the park from Michael Davitt Park and Parnell Court.  I have also asked that a wooden fence or boundary be erected to the rear of those houses on the bottom of Pairc na Coille to provide them with privacy from the park.

 

"Overall I am very excited and happy with what is proposed and the park with the Gaelscoil will be a fantastic asset to the Golf Course Road.  This park is a long time coming but it fulfills a commitment from the councillors to the residents of the area that I promised to keep when I was elected.

"Anyone wanting to make a submission on the proposed park should send it in writing to the Town Clerk, care of Westport Town Council or e-mail it to amooore@mayococo.ie to arrive before or on Friday 14th September."