A new site is required for a long-awaited sensory play space in Dungarvan.

It emerged at the April Dungarvan-Lismore District Council meeting of the local authority that no updates on the project had been provided from Waterford City and County Council in over 48 weeks.

Faith Tutty from Autism Friendly Dungarvan had addressed the meeting, following an invitation from Labour Councillor Thomas Phelan.

She provided an update on the group’s many activities and the issue of securing an inclusive sensory play space in the town was discussed.

Speaking to WLR this week, Faith said it emerged at the meeting that the proposed site for the town’s new amenity is now deemed unsuitable.

“Waterford Council have now committed to identifying a new site,” she explained.

“We hope to get some clarity on why the previous one was deemed unsuitable so that, going forward, we can all work together to make better plans.”

She added: “We also want the public to get more involved and hear the voices of the disability community to identify exactly what’s needed. This isn’t just for the autistic community – we want this to benefit everyone who comes to Dungarvan.”

At the recent Council meeting, a number of councillors criticised a lack of communication in relation to the project and the lengthy delay in providing an update.

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