Shantalla Park Sold for Heliport | Galway News

Galway City Council has approved the sale of over three acres of beloved Shantalla Park to the HSE for a permanent emergency heliport — a move that turns a 13-year temporary setup into a lasting loss for the community. Originally approved in 2013 for just six months while a hospital car park was built, the helipad stayed far longer than promised, sparking outrage and distrust. Now, with the HSE citing urgent need for expanded critical care and larger helicopters, residents fear their cherished green space — cherished since 1943 — is gone for good. Though the HSE promises to invest over a million euros in park redevelopment and pay 600k for the land, locals feel sidelined and skeptical, especially after years of resistance and a lack of trust in the health service’s promises. An alternative — an elevated heliport on hospital grounds — remains on the table, but for now, Shantalla Park’s future is irrevocably altered. 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/e83d67463ed235ad