New car parking spots planned at University Hospital Limerick
PLANS are in place to add more than 100 new parking spaces at University Hospital Limerick (UHL)
HSE bosses have signalled their intention to apply to Limerick City and County Council to construct a new car park in a move which will see the new vehicle spots for staff and visitors to the Dooradoyle facility.
In a planning notice, the health service has stated its planning to construct a “double basement car park” on the grounds of the hospital.
This will see parking spots created at both one level below ground and two levels underneath.
As a consequence of this, 131 new vehicle parking spots will be created.
While the UL Hospitals Group did not return a request for comment, the news has been welcomed by local Fine Gael councillor Daniel Butler.
He said: “'These additional parking spots are very welcome given the significant issues a lack of parking has caused for local residents in the surrounding estates of UHL. I also hop e that this will support staff to be able to get to and from work safely and efficiently.”
At present, the City West councillor argued, a lack of parking on site leaves staff “scrambling” for parking, and having to arrive early to find space “on top of an already lengthy shift”.
“For local residents it has meant being kept prisoner in their own homes as people park across gates,” he added.