Waterford school granted planning permission for new sports facilities

A school in County Waterford has been granted planning permission for new sports facilities.

Clonea Power National School has got the go-ahead for the development at its grounds in Ballyneal, Clonea Power.

The development will include the construction of an all-weather astroturf pitch at the north west side of the existing school.

A new ball wall with associated perimeter fencing, retaining walls, site lighting and ball stop netting will also be constructed.

These will be connected to the existing site drainage, while the existing oil tank will be relocated.

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A number of associated site works within the school grounds will be undertaken.

The application was submitted by the Board of Management of the school on June 1.

Waterford City and County Council granted permission for the development on July 22, with five conditions attached.