ESB PYLONS IN WESTSIDE SPARK OUTRAGE AMONG RESIDENTS

Date Published: 19-Mar-2008

The construction of two steel ESB pylons beside playing facilities in Westside has sparked outrage. One of the steel pylons has been mounted next to a playground, the other next to skateboarding facilities within the past three weeks.The ESB was granted planning permission last October to upgrade their Seamus Quirke Road 38 kilovolt station to 110 kilovolts This is part of their plan to upgrade power supply to Connemara.Attempts to place a 110 kilovolt ESB station in Knocknacarra last year were turned down by city councillors following protests from residents.