Business
Interests:
Suimeanna Gnó:
Limerick
Port and continued access to the Ted Russell Dock - the particular requirements
for access to the dock (approximately 2 hours at high tide), the fact that ships
cannot stop or turn around in the River and the prevailing currents are all significant
constraints on a possible low level bridge option with opening section. The impacts
for traffic of such a crossing could be very negative and unsatisfactory. Allowing
for appropriate air draft and having regard to international practice, a clearance
over high water for a high level bridge of 30m is likely to be required. This
clearance should also facilitate access to Limerick for pleasure crafts. -
Irish
Cement operates a large cement works within the Study Area. Recent approved planning
applications for plant and quarry extensions will provide capacity for the next
50 years or so. Irish Cement has extensive land holdings west of the current operations,
currently in agricultural use. A route separating the current operation from these
lands to the west would have long-term effects for Irish Cements strategic pla
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