Development for Shannon Estuary
Clare County Council in Ireland is proposing to zone more than 345 hectares of land along the Shannon Estuary for the development of marine related industry. Two Strategic Development Locations (SDL) have been identified at Cahercon and Moneypoint where the Council says existing pier facilities and deep estuarial water provide potential for maritime industry investment.
Clare County Council is proposing to incorporate the zoned lands into the Clare County Development Plan 2011-17 along with the Strategic Integrated Framework Plan (SIFP) for the Shannon Estuary, a major strategic plan for the future development and management of marine-related industry and tourism along Ireland’s largest estuary.
Speaking ahead of the public consultation process, Clare County Council’s senior planner said the proposed rezoning of Cahercon and Moneypoint presented significant opportunities for marine industry development.
The deep water resource at the Moneypoint area close to the mouth of the Shannon Estuary has also, more specifically, been identified as a tidal energy resource opportunity.
By Jake Frith
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