Population target of county for 2022 is 198,500
Galway Bay fm newsroom -Debate on the outlook for future development of the county is underway.
Galway County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the draft county development plan 2015-2021.
The Department of the environment, community and local Government has designated the population target of the county in 2022 at 198,500.
That’s an increase of over 23 thousand on the 2011 census figures.
Objectives of the draft county development plan involve promoting regional development, promoting the Gaeltacht, encouraging inclusive communities and minimizing travel demand and promoting the increase of sustainable mobility.
The hub town of Tuam is a focus for growth, and the plan now includes administrative area of what was formerly Ballinasloe town council.
In terms of infrastructure, the Galway city outer bypass remains a priority project and there is also a specific objective to complete the Galway greenway.
Councillors are now debating the draft development plan and are expected to put forward a number of proposals during the afternoon.