Limerick Civic Trust has launched a “Street a Week” programme to improve the city’s performance in the Tidy Towns competition.
The programme, developed by Civic Trust director Dr. James Ring, will focus on one street every week with local volunteers carrying out work to improve its general appearance.
“We tried to get this programme moving a year ago, but because of budgetary constraints, we were limited in what we could do”, Dr. Ring explained.
“However in partnership with Limerick Local Authority and the Limerick Tidy Towns team, we have a budget in place and are looking forward to having our city in pristine condition.
“Improvements such as gum removal, weeding, power washing and the tackling of minor graffiti will be targeted. The Civic Trust will work with the City Council to ensure the best possible results for the streets involved” he said.
Before each street is targeted, all local businesses will be contacted and asked for their opinions on the work plan. Four streets will be targeted in February with the work concentrated on Wickham Street, Baker Place, Quinlan Street and Rutland Street.
“We hope this will make a meaningful long term difference to the streetscape of Limerick. There is only so much that the Council can do and the Civic Trust will work closely with all stakeholders to ensure we leave the streets in pristine condition”, Dr Ring added.
“I am delighted with the progression Limerick has made in the Tidy Towns competition; it is great to see so many groups and communities rolling up their sleeves and tackling these issues”, he said.
