Progress update on works on local burial ground works

A REPORT on works planned for burial grounds around the county have been given in the chief executive’s monthly report to councillors.

At Stamullen the provision of a playground, woodland walk, and burial ground is currently the subject of a Part 8 planning process with the closing date for submissions or observations on this Thursday, 6th July. Details are available at Buvinda House, the Ashbourne Municipal District office or online.

Contractors for the development of a replacement burial ground for Trim are being appointed and are scheduled to be on the site in mid-July and to complete the development in a 40-week period. Tenders have been invited from competent contractors to develop burial gardens and columbarium walls in each of the five burial ground under the direct control of the council – St Finian's Navan; Derrockstown, Dunshaughlin; Good Shepherd. Duleek; St Declan's, Ashbourne and Rooske Road Extension, Dunboyne.