Old Limerick wastewater plant to be used to facilitate community plan
A FORMER water-works site in Kilmallock, Limerick is set to become a base for a local Community Employment scheme.
Councillors have agreed to lease land in the town to Kilmallock Tourism Development, which runs a scheme in the area.
At present, the group is operating out of a former council depot.
However, Limerick City and County Council Head of Property Jayne Leahy advised councillors to provide land at the former Glenfield Waste Water Treatment Plant on a 25-year lease.
Located at the rear of the Glenfield Housing Estate, the land is in full ownership of the local authority.
“By having their own compound, the Community Enterprise Scheme can expand and diversify its operations,” said Ms Leahy.
She added that, potentially, it would also pave the way for training courses to allow those taking part to help return to full-time mainstream employment.
“The compound offers an opportunity to facilitate a plant nursery,” added Ms Leahy.
The land measures just 0.625 hectares, and members agreed to transfer it for a nominal sum of €1.
Kilmallock Tourism Development through its Community Enterprise scheme help Tidy Towns, and the local GAA and soccer clubs.
Deciding whether or not to sell or lease land is one of the powers council members still retain.