Cllr Nash welcomes works programme for old pitch and putt site in Dundalk

Louth's Cllr Robert Nash has welcomed the commencement of improvement works at the old pitch and putt site in Muirhevnamor Park, Dundalk.

Sharing the details on social media recently, Cllr Nash described how the works, funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht under the Community Recognition Fund 2024, will focus on integrating the unused green space into the existing community park.

Works will include site clearance, crown lifting of trees, new surfacing works to formalise pathways, new fencing on the west and south sides of the site, and the addition of a pedestrian crossing to the park from Rockfield Court. A number of trees have been identified for removal due to Ash Dieback, new trees will be planted at alternative locations in the park. The works are projected to last six weeks.

"I am delighted to see that a previous unused piece of land will be redeveloped and handed back to the local community", said Cllr Nash.

"We all know how important outdoor recreational space is to the community and green space plays an important part in human health and also community health."

The Fine Gael councillor added, "I would like to compliment Louth County Council for their vision on completing a project such as this and I look forward to seeing it completed in the not too distant future."