Ballyfermot civic area set for revamp

Ballyfermot is set to get another new enhancement with plans to see the area around the Civic Centre redeveloped.

The development of the area, to take place at the back of the Civic Centre has been hailed as a “fantastic project” by Joe Garland who is the manager of the Ballyfermot Civic Centre.

Although plans for the site are still to be worked out everyone involved is confident that building work will commence at the end of this year.

The site, which is due to be completed in the summer of 2009, will be divided into three coloured zones with a series of super sized arch structures defining each area.

The red zone will be used as a ‘fun’ area where local people can use the area as a meeting point. The second zone, the blue zone, will be a blue paved surface, while the last zone, the yellow one, will be used as a children’s play area.

There will be also a number of neighbourhood garden areas where the local community can come and mix with one another.

Speaking to the Ballyfermot Post Joe Garland was keen to stress just what a wonderful opportunity this is for the people and the community of Ballyfermot.

“This is wonderful for the area” he said. “This project will bring this area to town standards. It will bring the whole community together and is a fantastic project plus everyone in the community is behind it”.
Telmo Andrade of CSR, the company behind the project echoes the sentiments of Mr Garland and feels that the new site will be a wonderful addition to Ballyfermot.

“I feel this development is a stepping stone for Ballyfermot. There has been a huge amount of interest from the local people; especially the young people and we look forward to working with the people of Ballyfermot”

- Alan Conway