New swimming pool proposed for Kilkenny town's river

Consultants involved in planned works on the river through Callan will be reminded of important constraints on work dates.

Due to nature protection regulations the works can only take place in July and August - and local councillors have asked that this be stressed in advance so that the works can go ahead this summer.

Planned works last summer faced delays because of bad weather and were not able to be carried out.

At the recent meeting of Callan Thomastown Municipal District councillors, Cllr Joe Lyons said a commencement date for work in early July would be great. He asked that the constraints be communicated to contractors to ensure there are no delays in starting the work.

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Meeting Administrator, Anne Marie Shortall said consultant engineering firm Kilgallen has been appointed. Topographical and ground surveys had to be carried out, but the project was on schedule for work in July and August, Ms Shortall said.
The company has been reminded of the constraints, but Ms Shortall said she would go back to them to make sure the details are clear.

Swimming Pool
Cllr Joe Lyons suggested that when teh river works are complete they should look into the creation of an outdoor swimming area besdie the river on council land.
Examples of other towns with riverside swimming pools were mentioned by several councillors, including the pool in Thomastown.