Proposed works at Galbally Bridge, Moorabbey in Co. Limerick comprise of rehabilitation of the 4 arch bridge

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Limerick City and County

Notice of Application to An Bord Pleanala for Approval

The proposed works at Galbally Bridge, Moorabbey in Co. Limerick comprise of rehabilitation of the 4 arch bridge.  There is no demolition or new build involved.

Pursuant  to  section  177AE  of  the  Planning  and  Development  Act  2000  (as  amended)  and  the requirements of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Limerick City and County Council proposes to make an application for approval to an Bord Pleanala for the following development: Galbally Bridge, Moorabbey in Co. Limerick

A Natura Impact Statement(NIS) has been prepared in respect of the proposed development.

The Board may, in relation to an application for approval under section 177AE, of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, may give approval to the application for development with or without conditions or may refuse the application for development.

The Bridge site is located in Mandeville Park, Moorabbey in County Limerick. The proposed project is due to take place on the Galbally Bridge, Mandeville Park, Moorabbey, Co. Tipperary. The bridge is located on the Aherlow River within the River Suir catchment area, approximately 1.2km east of Galbally village on the Limerick, Tipperary county border. The Aherlow River is a tributary of the River Suir and the Galbally Bridge is approximately 6.5km upstream from the beginning of the Lower River Suir SAC. The national road R663 passes over the bridge.

The Plans and Particulars and NIS will be available for inspection free of charge, or may be purchased on payment of a small fee (which fee shall not exceed the reasonable cost of making such a copy) during normal office 9.00 -3.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), except where stated otherwise, during the period from 3rd of April 2025 to 16th of May 2025, at the following locations;

 

  • The offices of An Bord Pleanala, 64 Marlborogh Street, Dublin 1
  • By appointment at Limerick City and County Council Dooradoyle Rd, Dooradoyle, Limerick Appointments must be arranged in advance by emailing Matthew Clark matthew.clark@limerick.ie or by contacting 061-556000
  • The Natura Impact Statement, will also be available for viewing online at: https://mypoint.limerick.ie/en/browse?page=1 from 3rd of April 2025 to 16th of May 2025. Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development may be made in writing to the An Bord Pleanálain relation to
  1. The likely effects on the environment of the proposed development;
  2. The implications of the proposed development for proper planning and sustainable development in the area in which it is proposed to situate the proposed development; and
  3. The likely significant effects of the proposed development on a European Site, If carried out. Submissions or observations should be made in writing to An Bord Pleanala, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, not later than on or before 5.00pm on 16th of May 2025.

 

 

MR SEAMAS O’REILLY

SENIOR EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,

ROADS, TRAFFIC & CLEANSING – CENTRAL SERVICES

(On behalf of the Limerick City & County Council)

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