By Dan Walsh
County Wexford’s four historic landfill sites are due to be transformed into public areas in the coming years.
These sites include Carcur near Wexford Town, Lucas Park near Enniscorthy, Ballykeerougue near Campile in the New Ross Municipal District and Gorteen near Inch in the Gorey Municipal District.
The Creative Ireland programme at Wexford County Council has teamed up with the Environment Office to consult with the communities living close to the sites about their vision for what they could become in the future.
Cultural producer Karla Sanchez will lead these consultation workshops, inviting the communities to share their thoughts and ideas. Using innovative consultation methods, the sessions aim to encourage progressive thinking about what might be possible on the sites.
Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan says ‘it is very important that our communities have a say in how the landfill sites are shaped for future generations. These workshops are a fantastic way to share your opinions. I would encourage our local communities to come along and get involved.”
The consultations will take place at the following times and locations:
Carcur, Wexford is on tonight Thursday, October 9th at 7pm in Wexford Library.
Lucas Park, Enniscorthy on Thursday, October 16th at 7pm in Enniscorthy Library,
Ballykeerogue, Campile, on Friday, November 7th at 7pm in Campile Community Hall.
Gorteen, Gorey is on Saturday, November 8th at 4pm in St, Mogues Community Centre, Inch.
Please book your place for the library sessions through the library bookings page, or email elizabeth.howard@wexfordcoco.ie for the Ballykeerogue and Gorteen sessions.
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