The design of the allotments,  on the Wonderful Barn site in Leixlip,  is currently being costed.   Subject to their development  not being  prohibitively expensive,  the expectation is  the scheme will be  up and running mid year.  88 plots ranging from 100 to 200sq metres, together with   7 water taps provided and shared by allotment holders,  is what is currently intended.    No application process has yet been worked out,  however,  the expectation is that plots will be rented on an annual basis.   The delivery  of the scheme is dependent on the set up costs being equal to the  annual subscription fee. 

With so much bad news around this has been one initiative the Council are being applauded for.   There is no doubt in my mind the interest is there,   hopefully it will prove to be financially viable and by mid February the Council will be in a position to announce final details Cllr Murphy concluded.