THE creation of a new development site about 1km south of the Clarecastle Tidal Barrage (lock gates) could pave the way for a multi-million euro public-private partnership for marine and leisure-related activities.
That’s according to Clare renewable energy expert, Fergus Merriman, who believes the new draft Strategic Integrated Framework Plan (SIFP) for the Shannon Estuary can fast-track and unlock the huge development potential of the area.
The chartered building surveyor has devised an innovative proposal, which provides a new solution for flooding in Ennis, significantly reduces the amount of land required for the existing flood plain and sets up the prospect of generating an income for a public body like Clare County Council through hydroelectricity……
The Clare Champion. 17/01/2013. Read the article ‘Development potential in estuary plan’
