Work is to begin on a new €910,000 play park in Shannon, Co Clare.

Over the next six months, the Crawford Group will deliver the new Shannon Town Park and completion is scheduled for this autumn.

Designed by Nicholas de Jong Associates|Urban Design (Limerick), features include building formal footpaths and a cycle track, an adventure play area and a bandstand/performance area, the first cycle pump track to be built in the Mid West Region, formal and informal seating areas, lighting and signage, the creation of a natural water feature and new native woodland planting.

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In addition, the scheme will include a new Toucan pedestrian/cycle crossing on Bóthar Linne.

Cllr Mike McKee said: "This is a very important and worthwhile local project that will deliver long term, positive benefits for the people of Shannon and surrounding areas.

"Once delivered, the Shannon Town Park will act as a focal point for the wider community, and will also enhance the recreational opportunities for children, youths and adults in the wider Shannon area."

(LM/MH)