A new recycling centre will be built in Galway County, with a contract now signed for a fourth civic amenity facility in Gort.
Galway County Council has signed a €496,763 public works contract with Kenny Civils & Plant Ltd for the construction of a new Civic Amenity Facility in Gort.
Located one kilometre from Gort town centre and the R458, the facility will accept a broad range of household recyclable material from households across South Galway.
The new centre will bring the number of Civic Amenity sites in the County to four, adding to existing facilities in Tuam, Ballinasloe and Clifden.
The facility is due to be operational by the end of the year and will operate under an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) licence.
Cllr David Collins, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, said the development was, “a positive step for South Galway and a welcome investment in local services.”
“The new Civic Amenity Facility will make it easier for households to recycle, reduce waste and play their part in protecting our environment,” he added.
“It reflects the local authority’s commitment to balanced provision right across the County.”
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council, said the contract marked, “an important milestone in delivering improved recycling infrastructure for the people of Gort and the wider South Galway area.”
“This facility supports national policy, meets a clear local need and provides for and maintains an equitable spread of Civic Amenity sites across County Galway, which is one of the objectives of the Galway County Development Plan.”
“It will also contribute to higher recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill, a key aim of the National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy 2024 to 2030.
“We look forward to seeing it operational by the end of the year,” stated Mr. Conneally.
Eileen Ruane, Director of Services with Galway County Council, added, “The completion of this new Civic Amenity Facility in Gort by year’s end will ensure that, for the first time, there is a Civic Amenity site serving each region of the county.”
“This represents a strategically important step in delivering balanced, countywide access to essential waste and recycling infrastructure.”
Ballinasloe-based contractor Kenny Civils & Plant Ltd will commence construction on the Gort Civic Amenity Facility in the coming weeks.
