This article is from page 18 of the 2013-08-20 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 18 JPG
THE next step towards developing a new civic and arts centre in Shannon will be taken a step further when a public forum takes place in the airport town early next month.
The proposal by The Shannon Venue Ltd., to develop a new iconic, debtfree, multifunctional civic and arts centre for Shannon will be outlined at a meeting in the Oakwood Arms Hotel on Wednesday, September 4.
Shannon residents, civic and arts groups, and all interested parties are invited to use this opportunity to share their views, make suggestions or ask questions about the proposed community and not-for profit venture.
A one-acre site in Shannon town centre has been secured from Shannon Development for the proposed project subject to planning permission being granted.
Commenting on the project David Neylon, Property Executive, Shannon Development, said “Shannon Development is delighted to have been able to assist with this worthwhile endeavour which will have a positive benefit for the people of Shannon by providing a home for the arts, culture and many other community activities. We wish The Shannon Venue Ltd every success with the project.”
Project team member Derek Barrett says the proposed centre is a new opportunity for Shannon.
“We believe this facility will help make Shannon a better place to live, work and do business in. It will become a focal social and cultural point for residents, employees, industry and visitors alike. It will give a renewed sense of place, purpose and community,” he said.
“With a strong focus on being multifunctional, we are confident that we can meet and exceed the expectations of most, if not all the community groups that exist within the town.
“Having already received positive feedback and support from the town council, town manager, the county council, Shannon Chamber of Commerce and a range of large community groups that would consider using the facility, such as: Shannon Musical Society, Muse Productions, Eclipse, Shannon Gospel Choir, Christian Church and both secondary schools (St Patrick’s & St Caimin’s), we are now at the stage where we would like additional input from every other group within Shannon, together with residents and employees who may consider using this centre.”