Picture G. Willoughby
The contract for the long-awaited refurbishment of Liberty Square in Thurles was signed yesterday October 24th. Plans had initially been finalised and announced first in February 2017.
The Company of Mr David Walsh Civil Engineering Ltd has been successful in winning the Tipperary Co. Council tender.
We understand that work is expected to commence towards the end of November 2019, beginning first with the new carpark provision, same located on the southside of the town. Work here is expected to be completed in approximately four months, (March 2020).
Work to refurbish Liberty Square itself is then expected to begin in March 2020.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST US?
Somewhere between 8 & 9 Million. Like the National Childrens Hospital, the price has possibly increased; waiting since 2017 before identifying suitable engineers.
I THINK IT’S A WASTE OF MONEY.