The Kilkenny Observer met with Mayor John Coonan to discuss the urgently needed bus shelter at Loughboy, and he kindly responded to the concerns.
“I have consistently raised and advocated for the prioritized installation of the bus shelters and am pleased to see progress being made,” said Mayor John Coonan.
The city will install eight new bus shelters to boost public transport accessibility. One will be placed in Loughboy, a key commuter area, with the other seven across different city routes. The shelters aim to enhance comfort and convenience for passengers, improving the travel experience and demonstrating the city’s commitment to modern, sustainable, and user-friendly transport infrastructure.
The original schedule for installing the new bus shelters has experienced a delay due to the National Transport Authority (NTA) retendering for a supplier. The previous contractor, JC DeCaux, has now been replaced by the newly appointed supplier, Bauer Media. To ensure the project progresses smoothly, our local team has worked closely with Bauer Media to confirm all design specifications and requirements. These steps are crucial for maintaining the quality and consistency of the shelters. While the change in supplier caused a temporary setback, the collaboration aims to get the installations back on track efficiently.
Mayor Coonan is pleased to announce that work on the new bus shelters will start later this year, and despite earlier delays, they are expected to be fully installed by early 2026.
