Helipad Debate at Shantalla Park | Galway News

University Hospital Galway is set for a $4 billion overhaul, including a new helipad — sparking debate between a rooftop option (costing $2.6M) and a ground-level site at Shantalla Park (offering $1.8M for land plus community upgrades). Councillors approved the park sale with strict conditions, including aviation-only use, amid community outcry over decades of park use and concerns over transparency. Other sites like Merlin Park are under consideration. The Saolta Group aims for heliport operation by 2028, with full redevelopment completed by 2040 — the region’s largest healthcare investment ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a5e42ff37b59749