Answers sought over faulty festoon lights on popular Limerick walk
Council explains why power is out on lights across Limerick
COUNCIL says “exposed environmental conditions” along the popular Three Bridges Walk means the festoon lighting lining it experiences repeated faults.
At this month’s metropolitan district meeting, Labour councillor Padraigh Reale raised concerns over the lights above Arthur’s Quay and Clancy’s Strand, which he says have not been working for a number of months.
He asked what council is doing to ensure they are being brought back to working order.
In a written response, John Gannon, the acting director of services in the transport, mobility and public realm directorate acknowledged the issue.
"The festoon lighting along the Three Bridges Walk continues to experience recurring faults, due to a combination of infrastructure upgrade requirements and the highly exposed environmental conditions along the route. These factors have contributed to repeated failures across the network and necessitate ongoing maintenance interventions,” he added.
In response to Cllr Reale, Mr Gannon also stated that as of the week ending July 10 last, all sections of the lighting was in operation, with the exception of Arthur’s Quay Park.
"The Arthur’s Quay Park section remains out of service pending the provision of a new ESB power supply connection. The process of securing this connection has commenced, however, it is expected to take some time before it can be finalised and the lighting reinstated,” he reported.
The festoon lighting along the Three Bridges Walk originated during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, put up in December to mark Christmas.
They proved so popular that they were retained into the New Year and beyond.
The Three Bridges Walk is used by many people on a daily basis. A circular walk, it takes in Shannon Bridge, Sarsfield Bridge and Thomond Bridge.