The green light has been given for the redevelopment of the Old Galway Corporation Waterworks building on Dyke Road into a water sports activity centre
€1.2 million in funding is being provided by Fáilte Ireland under the second Platform for Growth Scheme, which aims to increase participation in watersports.
The development will provide a permanent watersports amenity, with all-weather sustainable and accessible changing facilities and storage space.
Construction is expected to begin next year.
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Mayor of Galway Cllr Mike Cubbard explains the benefit the new facility will bring to the city
The Terryland building, which has been derelict for some time, dates back to 1867, with the single-storey pumping station block added on in 1954.
