Why build a NEW Cemetery here ?

what_traffic

https://connachttribune.ie/plans-moving-forward-for-cemetery-at-renmore/

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A new city cemetery took a step forward this week as the Council submitted a planning application to develop one on a four-acre site off the Dublin Road in Renmore.

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Officials putting forward the proposal for a site adjacent to the Connacht Hotel have sought to avoid this – and suggest the new cemetery will provide enough space to facilitate burials for 13 years.

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Seems a bit short term for me? Why not try a bigger site further East

zell12

'engineers told a Council meeting this week that they were “not a bit concerned” that parking or traffic would be an issue.'

😃

That explains the mess we're in daily!

ben.schlomo

One of the biggest arteries for leaving the city. With a bus lane on it. And with limited parking in the design. I wonder where all the cars will park (hint: it's the bus lane).

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122614604#Comment_122614604

So you think a site further from public transport would be better? Hint - how do visitors get there?

ben.schlomo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122614612#Comment_122614612

By private vehicle for the most part.

Did I suggest moving it further? I'm pointing out the traffic implications. Read better.

fergiesfolly

City crying out for housing and they give up 4 acres to house dead people in a prime location.

What's wrong with Merlin Park? Plenty of space in nice surroundings, with available parking and on a bus route.

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122614979#Comment_122614979

Presumably rocks in the ground.

Read the linked article.

fergiesfolly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122615080#Comment_122615080

Didn't see anything about rocks. Did see the artists impression and I personally wouldn't like looking out my window at a graveyard.

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122615605#Comment_122615605

You're right - I was mixed up with the Galway Advertiser article:

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/143017/vote-on-mega-dublin-road-cemetery-by-end-of-year

which includes the fact that (presumably of the options inside the city): this site "was the only land zoned for amenity use where trial holes did not hit rock"

Like it or not, the Wellpark residents have amentiy-zoned land in their views. I can think of far worse things to look out on than cemeteries - and if it's good enough for the residents of Rahoon and Bohermore, it's good enough for Mervue and Wellpark ones!

fergiesfolly

The dead residents of Rahoon and Bohermore predate the living ones and there's already a cemetery in Old Mervue that also predates the estate and so in all cases you knew what you were getting before you moved in.

I'm pretty sure that cemetery was low on the list of possibilities when the locals realised that plot was zoned amenity.

zell12

Is there a legal requirement on the Council to provide a cemetery? Surely crematoriums are the way to go

Geuze

Who owns this field in Wellpark?

4m seems very expensive?

topcat77

I might sound insensitive. I think this land being used for a Cemetery is crazy. This is a premium plot of land and for it to be used to house dead people is not the best use of this resource.

what_traffic

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122620057#Comment_122620057

Presume its the Council hence this proposal?

Is it a classic case of fitting a round peg into a square hole - just because they own the land here?

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122621326#Comment_122621326

What would be an appropriate use?

topcat77

re zone the land. 2x 4 story modern apartment blocks. let's meet then needs of the people.

Cluedo Monopoly

Clueless stuff from our dysfunctional city council. That road has enough traffic problems as it is. How they let that ugly Garda station get built so close to the road and roundabout is beyond me. Zero future thinking as always.

City is grinding to a halt and FDI is opting to choose Limerick over Galway because of traffic and housing problems.

Fitz*

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122621721#Comment_122621721

Extend the Wellpark estate for housing, seeing as it already has road access via the existing estate and public transport links.

Apartment blocks. The Londis down the road and the Connaught hotel already go in the sky, let this one go up 4 or 5 levels. Maybe even go mad and put in an underground car park and retail on the ground floor. Actually doesn't the Londis gave underground car parking already too?

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122616396#Comment_122616396

Ha funny stuff…

Despite being pulled up on yet another mistake out of you there is no sign of an apology for your tone against the other poster and you just go straight back to posting in your usual famous arrogant way

kabakuyu

Put the cemetery in galwegians rugby grounds,plenty of room,ATU don't seem to need it.

what_traffic

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122624997#Comment_122624997

Have they moved to Bushypark?

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122624957#Comment_122624957

What does "You're right" imply to you?

Mr_A

On the suggestion the land be used for handing instead- the sewage system on the east side of the city can't support any more housing apparently- "there is no capacity in the waste water collection system east of the River Corrib, meaning that any new housing or commercial developments will likely discharge into the sea through stormwater overflow valves".

Report is here: https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/142928/cracked-pipes-and-tanker-trucks-haul-citys-sewage

This is not a well run city.

what_traffic

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122625978#Comment_122625978

Was always a mistake to built Mutton Island treatment plant. This short-termism solution was known at the time. No ability of the plant to expand in a sustainable manner. It should have been built East of the City with future expansion of the City in mind. Was the fastest growing City in the 90's when reading the local papers back in the day. Agree it is a poorly run and managed City. Need drastic Local Government reform in Ireland though for that to make that happen.

Mariehart

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122625978#Comment_122625978

I totally agree. I'm a transplanted Dub, who loves Galway. But local government is a disaster not just useless councillors but the obviously incompetent council staff.

This summer we went to Donegal for a holiday. Almost every town had a bypass.

It's actually pathetic that we put up with this.

what_traffic

Notice in yesterday's Galway City Tribune 27-09-2024 for the Wellpark Cemetery.

fergiesfolly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122662176#Comment_122662176

Just as a protest....Load of first time buyers should turn up at City Hall looking to purchase one.

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664400#Comment_122664400

Protesting about not being able to purchase anything in the various new housing developments around the east of the city (eg Garrai Caol, Radharc na Gréine, Barr An Uisce etc) would be more on-point.

what_traffic

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664400#Comment_122664400

What slogans will be on your banner/s? Recommend to have it next time the Cllrs have a sitting City Council meeting

zell12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122664440#Comment_122664440

OT but is it really called Barr An Uisce aka Atop the Water? Do the housing units come with free flood insurance?

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122665190#Comment_122665190

According to Google maps it's called that.

Social housing so no individuals need insurance 😀

But it's up the hill from the top of Doughiska Road, so probably the safest place in the city from flooding.