Why build a NEW Cemetery here ?

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).

By private vehicle for the most part.

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

Presumably rocks in the ground.

Read the linked article.

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!

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

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 would be an appropriate use?

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.

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.

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

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.