Plans for a new multi-million service station development in Limerick have been given the green light.

The Obama Plaza styled station will be built at a site adjacent to the Coonagh Roundabout and the Clondrinagh Business Park on the Clare-Limerick Border.

The new build will create 150 new jobs for the region. Approximately 100 jobs will be available during the construction phase in addition to 50 permanent jobs when the service station opens.

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It is expected to be a 24/7 service station with a restaurant open from 6am to 10pm daily.

Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate for Clare, Cllr Cathal Crowe, welcomed the news.

He said: "This is a great development as it is located close to the new Coonagh Cross LIT campaign which is due to open in 2019, and a new 120 bed nursing home at the old Two Mile Inn Hotel site.

"In light of works starting on Phase 1 of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) which will eventually link both the M18 and M7 motorways through South Clare, this new development will be a very welcome and worthy addition to the local area.

"I look forward to seeing progress on this development over the next number of months. Those of us who live in South East Limerick know all too well the value of having a 24/7 service station," concluded Cllr Crowe.

(CM/MH)