LIMERICK Council was urged to urgently adopt a “balanced” planning approach for Castletroy.
Speaking at February’s Metropolitan District meeting, Independent councillor Elena Secas called for the Council to allocate resources required to deliver proper community and public infrastructure for the area.
“Castletroy is the fastest growing suburb in Munster. Hundreds of new homes have been delivered in the area and hundreds more are underway, but the infrastructure simply hasn’t kept pace,” Cllr Secas told the Council executive.
“There is no road network designed for the level of traffic the area is experiencing. Public transport is limited, most of the time stuck in traffic,” she claimed.
Cllr Secas pointed out that community facilities are lagging way behind growth, noting “there is no community centre or youth centre, no library, there’s mounting pressure on schools and childcare, the graveyard is at capacity, there’s no Garda station, and I could go on”.
“Yes, we need homes, but we also need responsible planning. People living in Castletroy deserve safe roads, accessible services, and a quality of life that reflects the scale of development happening in the area.”
Cllr Secas deemed it imperative that the Council rebalances its approach to prioritise infrastructure, allocate funding, and ensure that future growth is matched by real investment in roads, public transport, and community facilities.
The Council told Cllr Secas that the Limerick Development Plan sets out the local authority’s objective to promote development that incorporates a high quality, sustainable, and inclusive approach to development, including in Castletroy.