By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy
The official opening of the Bellefield Road Community Playground and Public Realm was performed this morning by the Cathaoirleach of Enniscorthy Municipal District Council Cllr Aidan Browne.
The project comprises 25 new public car parking spaces, new footpath with bollards, fencing, public lighting and signage. A new pedestrian crossing on the Bellefield Road is also delivered, as well as a new pocket garden with seating and a playground for young children. Funding for this phase comes from the Rapparees Starlight’s Club in association with Wexford County Council.
Cllr Browne praised the project, and everyone associated, especially Shay Howell of Wexford County Council, Paul O’Brien Architects, Flood Contractors, Brian Kehoe and Pat Quigley, Ger McVeigh and Sam McCauley. Minister James Browne extended the appreciation shown to everyone involved in the project to date.
Sam McCauley said it was a great thrill to see the work done but pointed out that it is “only half completed” and he made a heartfelt plea to ministers and politicians to support further funding which he promised he and his wife Leslie and their Holding Company would match euro by euro.
Project Manager Pat Quigley also spoke about the project costing €1.5 million with the sod turning in February, the opening of phase one in September, phase two officially opened today and now the focus is on the completion of phase three. There was much praise for former Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Tom Enright who supported the project from the beginning.
The attendance included Cllrs Barbara-Anne Murphy, Jackser Owens, John O’Rourke and Pat Kehoe, Executive Engineer Neville Shaw, Eoin Greene, Assistant Staff Officer Community Section at Wexford County Council, Carolyne Godkin, Director of Services Wexford County Council, Ger McVeigh, Chair of Rapparees Starlights GAA Club, Brian Kehoe, Development Officer and contractor Garry Flood. District Manager Claire Lawless was master of ceremonies.
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