Limerick Chamber has today (1^st December 2015) welcomed the publication of the preferred route corridor for the Foynes Limerick road.

Speaking at the launch, Director of Policy Dr. Órlaith Borthwick said “Shannon Foynes Port Company (SFPC) facility at Foynes is a key economic driver for this region. Adequate connectivity plays a vital role is facilitating business expansions and job creation opportunities, not just for Limerick, but the wider region.

The recent investment announcement of €22m into a smokeless fuel manufacturing facility by CPL, which will create 120 jobs; and earmarked projects such as Bórd na Móna’s plans to build a new €25m facility creating 55 jobs; is testament to the potential of what can be done at SFPC” continued Dr. Borthwick.

“Following this public consultation process, we call on government to move the project to planning as expeditiously as the process allows so that the region can enjoy improved and upgraded road connectivity to this vital cog in Ireland’s supply chain” concluded Dr. Borthwick.

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For more information contact Edwina Gore, egore@limerickchamber.ie or 061-415180

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