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Area to the east of Ennis identified as ideal to bring long term increased resilience to climate change THE Ennis 2040 Economic and Spatial Strategy states that Ennis could be Ireland’s first climate adaptive town. The document, launched last Friday by An Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, states that the town does have some advantages in this respect. “Ennis is fortunate in having a large area east of the town centre that could, if planned for properly, bring long term benefits and increased resilience to climate change effects,” the document states. “This area relates to the eastern lands between the railway and the M18 motorway. This area includes the River Fergus and its floodplains as well as a network of smaller streams, wetlands and small lakes. “Large extents of this area have been identified as Flood Zone A, in line with the Flood Risk Management Guidelines. “Ennis could be a national leader in demonstrating this approach, by optimising these lands for climate …
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