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\n It comes as councillors have called for more sports facilities in the town\n <\/p>\n
Kildare County Council have given an update on the proposed development of Ardrew Community Sports Ground in Athy.<\/p>\n
KCC have said that a design team has been appointed to progress the part 8 stage for planning approval, where a plan will be provided to the public.<\/p>\n
Members of the public can then make submissions or observations on the plans, including aspects like pitches, dressing rooms and lighting.<\/p>\n
It comes as a number of councillors in the municipal district had concluded that further sporting facilities were needed in Athy, with funds being allocated for it.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Kildare Today,\u00a0Fianna F\u00e1il Councillor for Athy MD Brian Dooley said that another sports facility is needed in the town.<\/p>\n
“Most of our spots facilities are on the northern end of the town, we need more and more sports grounds. We have a site available on the Ardrew land and over the last number of years we have been setting side significant monies each year.”<\/p>\n
Cllr Dooley added that the new design plans will be given to locals, who can then give their own observations:<\/p>\n
“There will be a plan provided to the public that they can go in and assess, and if they like, they can make submissions or observations.”<\/p>\n
“The project is at a very early stage, kick off that design team will put together a roadmap for delivery and that will give a timeline and then the statutory public consultation days will kick in.”<\/p>\n
Cllr Dooley estimates the “significant” spending for the new grounds will range from \u20ac1.2million to \u20ac1.5million, with a final note that he expects for sports facilities to be delivered on the Ardrew site.<\/p>\n
The full interview can be heard below:<\/p>\n