Hi all,
the priority list for infrastructure projects for Arranmore in 2003 must be submitted to Donegal County Council shortly. A selection of projects from this list will be selected for funding for the Council for next year. We would like suggestions as to what works you would like to see carried out and if possible to prioritise them in order of importance. All suggestions will be looked at and a final list submitted to the Council next week. Suggestions can be made by replying to this message or e-mailing development@arainnmhor.com. We have included the priority lists for Arranmore Development & Employment Co-Op for 2001 and 2002 to give you an idea of the type of projects that the Council considers. Look forward to receiving your suggestions.

Seamus

2002 Arranmore Priority List

Flagship Project:
Provide new fire engine, fire station & training.
Provide additional fire hydrants (≥20) around the island. MONEY ALLOCATED

Small Projects

• Ferry Pier –
  Addition of steps to the new breakwater to facilitate casualty evacuation by Arranmore Lifeboat. MONEY ALLOCATED
• Dredging/cleaning the bottom of the slipway followed by extending the slipway out with poured concrete by approx. 4M to prevent the ferry catching at low tides.
• Removal of a large rock about 6M off the old ferry wall. This rock has been drilled previously and just needs to be blasted.
• Retrieval of the large boulders outside the breakwater which will ensure a clean berth for any boats tying alongside. MONEY ALLOCATED
• The construction of a retaining wall along the South side of the slipway to prevent the loose rock from being washed onto the slipway and damaging the ferry and/or cars disembarking/boarding the ferry. MONEY ALLOCATED
• Road Repairs –
  1 County Road from the main Leabrannagh road at John “Winnie” Rodgers house to the ferry pier at Leabgarrow. Work should begin at the West end of the island to prevent heavy plant being driven on newly resurfaced road.
  2) Ballard Road – repair of the Ballard road from the crossroads in Ballintra to John “Sammy” Gallaghers house.
  3) Polawaddy Road – repair of road from main Polawaddy road to Patrick McGowans house.
  4) Repair of damage caused to sewerage at Teresa Byrnes, Upper Leabgarrow.
• Chapel Bridge – widen and repair bridge.
• Lighthouse Steps – repair of the steps and the provision of handrails.
• Aphort Beach – rock armour at Aphort strand to prevent further erosion.
• Leabgarrow Road Junction – remove bottleneck at Hugh Campbell’s house.
• Council Houses – landscaping of common areas around the Council Houses and arrangements made for ongoing maintenance.
• Information points – provision of 3 information points for the island, one on Burtonport pier, one on the ferry pier and one at Aphort School.
• Signage – road and information signs.
• Village Renewal – at various locations around the island.
• Street lighting – status of second phase of streetlights?
  

2001 Arranmore Priority List
Flagship Project:
Leisure Centre *
Co. Council Housing Scheme

* In the event of the County Council not funding the first type of project we have included a second flagship project.

Small Projects
1. Footpaths - footpaths in built up areas e.g. around shops/pubs also approach road to St. Crone’s Chapel on Ballintra Road.
2. Traffic Management Measures at the Ferry pier - provision of no parking/clearway/double yellow lines, direction signs/marked arrivals & departures areas, widening/removal of bottle-neck on access ramp to the slipway. MONEY ALLOCATED
3. Road Repairs - from the main Leabrannagh road to Aphort Pier and additional lighting on Aphort Slipway. MONEY ALLOCATED
4. Irish Language Only Signage - information, place name & road signs. The committee would like to be consulted on any signs before they are made especially in the case of place-name signs which are often incorrect phonetic english versions of the original gaeilge.
5. Playground - An outdoor children's playground. MONEY ALLOCATED
6. Library Service - the provision of a regular library service on the island which could involve the stocking of an existing building on the island or regular (at least monthly) visits by the County’s mobile library.
7. Safety Barriers - at a number of locations on the island e.g. the School Brae, O’Donnell's Bar, Ballintra Bridge. MONEY ALLOCATED
8. Litter Bins - provision of proper, covered “urban” litter bins which are emptied regularly.
9. Life Saving Equipment - examination and replacement of all broken/worn life saving equipment at beaches/piers. MONEY ALLOCATED