Sir, – Is it just the preserve of Galway City Council or is it a general trend among local authorities to “hard-landscape” existing green areas in towns and cities?
I refer to the proposed “reimagining” of a small railed green area at Woodquay in Galway city.
Why is it necessary to remove grass and green area in favour of hard landscaping which has to be sprayed and power-washed regularly? The railings currently around the park, which delineate it from the surrounding streets, are surely more aesthetically pleasing than removing them. How is any of this sustainable environmentally?
Are local authorities just compelled to spend money on these projects just because the money is there to spend or is this a “Galway thing”? – Yours, etc,
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