Bord na Móna opens €1.5m development in Lough Boora Discovery Park

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White speaking at the official opening Bord na Móna’s new €1.5 million euro development, which sees a new visitor centre and facilities’ in Lough Boora Discovery Park, Co. Offaly

Minister Alex White officially opened new visitor facilities

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Bord na Móna’s new €1.5 million euro development, which sees a new visitor centre and facilities in Lough Boora Discovery Park, Co. Offaly, was officially opened on Monday, 13 October by Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White.

Speaking at the official opening, John Horgan, chairman, Bord na Móna, said: “This significant development that we are here to launch today will support the future economic growth of not only West Offaly but the entire County and will prove to be a unique and significant attraction for local, national and international visitors.”

The development of Lough Boora started in 1994 when Bord na Mona staff and representatives of the local community formed the Lough Boora Group. They completed a feasibility study which formed a blueprint for the subsequent development of the greater Lough Boora area. Lough Boora Discovery Park now extends to over 2000 hectares and has a network of off-road walking and cycle routes within a perimeter of approximately 20 kilometres. Various internal looped walkways and routes offer a wonderful vista of scenic beauty, heritage and an impressive collection of sculptures.

A key objective of the investment was to provide a sustainable development that is in keeping with the landscape. The building subsequently has a number of environmentally friendly features, including use of sustainable materials in construction, a green roof, solar energy, and an ecological waste water treatment system.

Horgan added: “We are delighted with the support, time and commitment received from Fáilte Ireland and Offaly County Council. I would also like to thank all the other organizations, groups and individuals that have made a major contribution to the development of Lough Boora over many years, whose hard work and dedication has made such a wonderful facility as this a reality.”

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