Wexford community park will enhance local village once complete but funding must first be found
The field is located between Termonbarry Housing estate and the national school and plan has received pre planning approval and will now proceed to the Part Eight Planning process.
Seen as a great amenity for the community, Bunclody Community College have thrown their support behind the initiative.
"Bunclody Community College is delighted to support the Páirc na nGabhar Community Garden initiative. The Páirc na nGabhar committee was formed to develop the field and turn it into a community amenity. The committee consists of town residents, who are passionate about this development. Once completed it will be inclusive and available to all ages, genders and abilities,' they said.
There was a public consultation held in St Aidan's Hall on Wednesday, April 16 where locals and residents could visit, have a look at the plan and give their feedback. The public meeting was attended by Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy, Deputy Malcolm Byrne and Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Eddie Taaffe.
At the April meeting of the Enniscorthy municipal district held just a day before, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy stressed the importance of working together with members of the public on these kinds of projects.
"The important thing is that it is welcome for people to have comments on it and to make suggestions on it or changes – that is what it is about. It's not just saying 'this is it, here is the done deal.' It is asking people if they are happy with it or something that they would change. It is the consultation aspect,' she said.
District Manager Claire Lawless further explained that the draft plans include a walking track, a picnic area, and a flower section.
The project will be progressed when funding is sourced.
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