LEISURELAND SET FOR MAJOR REVAMP

Date Published: 26-Aug-2011

Leisureland is to be modernised.

The Government has announced funding of 400-thousand-euro for the lesiure complex.

The money will be used to modernise the facility, as well as improving energy efficency and access for people with disabilities.

It follows an application by Galway City Council.

Galway Senator Fidelma Healy Eames says she hopes the expected savings will be passed on to users:

Meanwhile, 72-thousand-euro has been awarded to improve energy efficency at the Tuam Leisure Centre.

Galway East TD Paul Connaughton says the upgrade will help save costs and help keep jobs in the centre.