Support for bridge idea

I was interested to see the item re the proposed new bridge at the Square development by Mr Jim Collins recently, and indeed could not believe the luck it represented for the town. The present, for no cost to the town, of a linear park/walkway through the centre of the village, free from traffic is an item that any town in the country would jump at.

Imagine my surprise, no shock, to be informed that there was hesitation at the meeting of the local representative body in accepting this boon. The question of the upkeep of the existing amenity is one that will have to be addressed with or without this development, and the developer who is apparently to supply the footbridge free cannot be in a position to commit to ongoing maintenance of the facility.

On further thought it occurred to me that this proposal came from one of the Trustees of the valley. I assume that the Trustees have the final say in the disposition of the valley, and any further developments, additions, etc. In short, the fact that a small number of local people cannot recognise a stroke of luck such as this should not be allowed to impede the further development of the town yet again.

Donal Brennan.