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Shantalla Park’s Future in Balance | Galway News
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Galway City Council faces a pivotal vote next week on selling part of beloved Shantalla Park to the HSE for a new heliport — a move sparking fierce community backlash. The HSE seeks 3.68 acres to support hospital expansion, offering over €700K for the land and €1.18M for park redevelopment, with residents deciding how funds are spent. For generations, this green space has been a heart of the neighborhood — families with deep roots fear losing it. The HSE insists no alternative exists, proposing two helipads near the hospital with a new road and BusConnects integration, raising concerns over consultation. A temporary helipad has been in use since 2013, while the hospital’s current pad will be replaced during a major expansion targeting 2045.
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