6 days ago
How Tipperary locals can have their say on new bridge project
Fianna Fáil councillor Michéal Anglim has called on the people of Ardfinnan to take part in a survey aimed at getting the opinions of locals on the improvement of the designs and demand for a new bridge in Ardfinnan.
Tipperary County Council, in association with the National Transport Authority (NTA), are undertaking a survey of locals to find out what their wants and needs are for the bridge which is proposed to be built in the village.
The proposed new Ardfinnan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge would link the north side of the village with the south, and allow for the commercial and housing premises in the north of the village to connect with the village amenities in the south.
The project aims to provide a safe and accessible pedestrian and cycle facility for all users across the River Suir at Ardfinnan, with minimal impact on the visual status and heritage value of the existing bridge and historic surroundings, Tipperary County Council have said.
Designs have been completed for the bridge, with the project team now looking for opinions of locals in the village to find out how much demand there would be for the project to go ahead.
Writing in a post on social media, Cllr Anglim appealed for locals to fill out the questionnaire to ensure that the project keeps moving forward.
"I know I can hear everyone saying 'when will there be enough surveys done?' The NTA (National Transport Authority) have requested Tipperary County Council to do this. So please do look at this and fill it in online, it's easily and quickly done,' Cllr Anglim wrote.
"Whatever we as a community are asked to do to get us our Independent Walkway Bridge we will do it,' the local councillor vowed.
The survey is open until June 20, and can be filled out here, or for those who would prefer a hard copy, forms can be found at Ardfinnan Post Office.
