Much-loved bandstand in Waterford park in ‘poor condition’ and ‘needs attention’
Cllr Kate O’Mahoney spoke on the subject at the July meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore District
A much-loved bandstand in a County Waterford park is in “poor condition” and “needs attention”, a council meeting has heard.
Sinn Féin councillor Kate O’Mahoney spoke on the subject of Dungarvan Town Park at the July meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore District.
Cllr O’Mahoney said: “I know there were calls at our last meeting and a couple of meetings before about the poor condition of our parks - the Dungarvan Town Park and Linear Park.
“There’s also calls for a bandstand in Walton Park but I think one issue that does need attention is the condition of the bandstand we already have in the Dungarvan Town Park.
“If that could be looked at and the condition could be improved, that would be great.”
In response, Seán Gormley, Executive Engineer at Waterford City and County Council, outlined various works that are planned for the local parks.
He said that the council’s priority is the upgrading of the playgrounds in the Linear Park and Walton Park.
Mr Gormley continued by saying that around €500,000 is due to be spent this year on works in Dungarvan’s various parks.
He said that in Dungarvan Town Park, the priority is the footpaths, which haven’t been done since 2019.