Just 12 Submissions Made On Plans For Maynooth Harbour Field Re-Vamp.

Tuesday, 2 November 2021 07:10

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

People are invited to comment on the proposal until November 16th

A dozen submissions have been made to a public consultation on the redevelopment of Maynooth's Harbour Field.

Kildare County Council wants to include a playground, boardwalk and skate-park.

The council also wants to develop an adult gym there, and install a new formal lawn

The plans are on display at KCC offices and its website.

People are invited to comment on the proposal until November 16th

🔊 Proposed Redevelopment of Harbour Field, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

Details of the proposed development are also available online at ▶️https://t.co/TUjOq4YwDf

For more information ▶️ https://t.co/Xl7C9OsxXI pic.twitter.com/nKPH2aZHL1
— Kildare County Council (@KildareCoCo) October 5, 2021

Kildare County Council proposes to carry out the following works –

• The construction of a new feature playground

• Construction of a new path network through the park

• Removal of large stone clad bund between the park and the canal

• Development of a 4meter wide boardwalk adjacent to the Royal Canal

• Development of a new concrete skate park with associated pump track

• Construction of new formal lawn area with terraced seating edges

• Development of adult gym area with associated parkour equipment

• Associated site development works and connection to existing site services.

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