CRITICISM OF CITY OFFICIALS BONUSES LAST WEEK

Date Published: 04-Sep-2008

The long wait continues for the necessary widening of one of the city's busiest bridges, the landmark Salmon Weir BridgeFunding of just under a quarter of a million euro has been allocated, but it will only cover cosmetic changes Over the years there have been several calls for the road section of the busy bridge to be widened, and for a separate pedestrian walkway to be providedHowever, this allocation of funds will merely cover the removal of graffitti and vegetation, and improve the stonework on the Salmon Weir BridgeGalway West TD Frank Fahey has defended the funding saying the works will enhance the bridge, and that the necessary structural changes are 'another days work'Meanwhile, Green party city Councillor, Niall O Brolchain has also supported funding for the facelift of the city bridgeHis only concern is that trees beside the salmon weir bridge be properly protected as the works are carried outCouncillor O' Brolchain says that the trees are an important part of our urban heritage, and need to be maintained in a careful and sensible fashion