Decision On Town Centre Work Continuing During Summer Under Review

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How The Mall will look later this year according to architect’s plans.

WORK on making Denny Street a two-way will begin on Monday and is scheduled to be finished by the start of May, people heard at a public meeting in The Ashe Hotel last night.

It is anticipated work could then start on The Mall area, but it’s unclear whether it will continue during the busy summer months of June, July and August. One thing is definite though; work will cease for the Rose of Tralee festival period.

The meeting was organised by the contractors, John Craddock Ltd. and many interested parties were present to express any concerns about the project.

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It had originally been anticipated that work would stop for the summer during the main tourist season, but if the contractors can show local businesses and the council that the work can progress with as little disruption as possible, then a decision will be made, in conjunction with traders, if they can continue or not.

Either way, a commitment was given that work will be completed in the area by November 18. It was made clear at the meeting that there will be disruption to businesses during the project.

The works will make Denny Street a two-way and transform The Mall and Bridge Street into a pedestrian-friendly shared space.

Some businesspeople present at the meeting expressed their concerns about the disruption the works would cause and also criticised the Council for not providing free parking incentives for the public while the work is ongoing.

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