carry out development which will consist of the construction of part two storey and part…
The Downes , Portlaoise , Co. Laois
Proposed development
carry out development which will consist of the construction of part two storey and part three storey 1000 pupil secondary school to include general classrooms, specialist classrooms, a general-purpose hall, PE hall, offices, staff room, library, sanitary facilities and ancillary spaces. The development also includes the provision of: • New site entrance from the adjoining Timahoe / Well Road (R426), access road with cycle and foot paths, car and bicycle parking spaces. • Provision of new footpath on the Timahoe / Well Road (R426), connecting to the existing. • 6 no. ball courts, landscaped gardens and external social space. • Provision of a heat pump and gas storage areas, a storage shelter and covered work area and bin storage area. • Provision for all landscaping, boundary treatments, associated drainage, attenuation and other site services with all related site development and ancillary works
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