Contract awarded for Connemara coastal protection works

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council has awarded contracts for coastal protection works in Connemara. The contracts are for works at Tra na Mban in Spiddal and Sruthan Pier in Carraroe. Tim Flaherty was successful in securing the contract for the construction of approximately 150 meters of rock armour and the repair of 150 meters of existing costal protection at Tra na mBan in Spiddal. Public seating benches will also be installed and 20 meters of footpath will be replaced. The works are due to begin shortly and are expected to last four weeks. Meanwhile, Hernon Stoneworks Limited was awarded the contract for improvement works at Sruthan Pier in Carraroe. The work will include the construction of a new quay wall and stairwell. Access ladders, safety railings and mooring rings will also be installed. Works are expected to begin shortly.