This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
A planned revamp of the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill will cost several million euro.
The matter was up for discussion at a meeting at City Hall – where it was revealed a business case is currently being drafted.
The plans have been on the agenda for years – but they’ve faltered or stalled more than once.
In 2017, a plan was binned at an advanced stage after it was met with overwhelmingly negative public feedback.
The plan itself is relatively simple – a full repair and refurbishment of the iconic tower, as well as improvements to access.
But the meeting this week heard it’ll cost millions rather than hundreds of thousands of euro – and that’s money Galway City Council doesn’t have to spare.
A business case is now being drafted, and funding will be sought from various bodies, including Failte Ireland.
