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24th February 2022

Boost to Shannon Estuary & Limerick Docks as Terms of Reference Agreed for New Group

Taskforce Boost to Shannon Estuary as terms of reference agreed for new group. Above the Shannon ferry which connects counties Limerick and Clare.

A new group charged with changing the face of the Shannon Estuary has seen its terms of reference published this week.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD has published the details for the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce, following government approval for its establishment.

It's anticipated the group will assess the strategic strengths and comparative advantages of the Shannon Estuary and scope out potential opportunities for the area. The group will produce a report, specifying the actions which can be taken to create jobs and opportunities in the region by October of this year.

It will aim to come up with ways to develop industry and fully exploit the vast landbank around the Shannon Estuary.

Limerick Leader has more on the taskforce.

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Shannon Foynes Port Information

Shannon Foynes Port (SFPC) are investing in an unprecedented expansion at its general cargo terminal, Foynes, adding over two-thirds the size of its existing area. In the latest phase of a €64 million investment programme, SFPC is investing over €20 million in enabling works alone to convert 83 acres on the east side of the existing port into a landbank for marine-related industry, port-centric logistics and associated infrastructure. The project, which will be developed on a phased basis over the next five years, will require the biggest infrastructure works programme ever undertaken at the port, with the entire 83 acre landbank having to be raised by 4.4 metres. The programme will also require the provision of new internal roads and multiple bridge access as well as roundabout access.