Watersports center proposed for old waterworks on Dyke Rd

Don't know if anyone is aware of this, first I've heard of it. I've nothing more than the article below at the moment

https://afloat.ie/port-news/galway-harbour/item/57620-watersports-centre-for-galway-city-reaches-tender-stage-for-design

Ficheall

They're looking to put one in beside the Engineering building in NUIG too.

topcat77

It could be really interesting if they'd clean and utilize the Terryland/Sandy river. i think they'd need to clear to the west of the waterworks so you can access the corrib without crossing a busy road. it'd add something to Terryland forest park if they could clear to the east as well.

jkforde

Council probably will take the opportunity to upgrade the dog-leg bridge there as well. wonder where the parking will be.

Unrealistic

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120177440#Comment_120177440

I think the bridge is protected structure as part of the old waterworks. I don't really see what upgrades would be necessary there? A huge amount of the traffic on that road is already rat-runners. I don't see any need to encourage more rat running by facilitating faster driving down that road. It's part of the new 30 km/h zone proposal in any case so the aim should surely be for slower speeds.

jkforde

you're right, I just checked on the council's GIS mapping, all the waterways and associated structures are protected (RPS 8501), never knew that. anyway, I just thought they'd remove the dog-leg from the road during the waterworks upgrade but agree with you that it's an effective traffic calming structure as it is, though some nutters get a thrill in shooting through it, have witnessed that loads when I cycled that route.

lisabiscuit

Oh wow, that would be a fantastic addition to the area. I often hoped they would add a jettie type structure like they have on the Dangan side down around there. Fingers crossed this happens! That road is a disaster now though.

rustyfrog

The university have planning approval for a watersports center directly across the river from this. Great to see the waterways getting well used.

cena

Can we get an ice rink built in galway next

lisabiscuit

https://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/133872/university-of-galway-announces-state-of-the-art-water-sports-centre

Will this be in addition to the proposed facility on the Dyke Road?

rustyfrog

Yea that's the university one across the river