*Photograph: Joe Buckley
DESIGN WORKS are ongoing to create a footpath link to upgraded pedestrian facilities in Shannon.
A request for the installation of a footpath “to connect up with the footpath that lines up with St John and Paul’s Church and St Aidan’s school from the adjoining estate” was sought by Cllr Donna McGettigan (SF).
She explained, “this route is already being used as a safe passage for children going to school but is not yet an established footpath”.
In response, senior executive engineer in the Shannon Municipal District, Tom Mellett stated, “this office will begin design on creating a formal footpath connection for this estate to the recently upgraded pedestrian facilities servicing the area”.
Speaking at a meeting of the Shannon MD, Cllr McGettigan commented, “this has been brought to me a few times, the footpath is being used but it is not an official footpath, you can see where it is being used”. Her proposal was seconded by Cllr Gerry Flynn (IND).
