Construction industry event to focus on needs of the West
JUNIOR Minister for Transport Sean Canney will give the keynote address at the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) annual Network West event.
Senior government and state agency representatives, leading economists, planners and construction industry executives will attend the event, which takes place in the Galmont Hotel in Galway on Thursday, November 19.
It will focus on the need to build sustainable growth and thriving communities across the West of Ireland. Speaking ahead of Network West, Minister Canney said that delivering infrastructure to support the growth of the West must remain a priority.
“We have made significant progress on a number of major projects that will help shape the future of the region, most notably the Galway City Ring Road, which will be transformational for Galway,” stated the Galway East TD.
“Alongside this, projects such as the expansion of Galway Harbour, BusConnects Galway and the advancement of the Western Rail Corridor will play an important role in strengthening regional connectivity, supporting businesses and creating new opportunities for communities.
“As someone from Galway, I understand how important these developments are to the future of our region. We need to ensure that infrastructure investment keeps pace with population growth, housing demand and economic ambition.”
The conference will examine how national, European and international economic trends are likely to shape construction activity in Ireland, with a particular focus on the opportunities and challenges facing the Western region.
Discussions will also explore housing output, infrastructure delivery and the role of the construction sector in supporting sustainable regional growth and creating thriving communities.
Among the speakers will be Kate English of Deloitte, John Daly from the Northern & Western Regional Assembly, Colm Ryan of MKO Ireland, Paul Kennedy from the Land Development Agency and Tomás Kelly from AECOM Ireland.
“The West of Ireland has enormous potential,” commented Trevor Cavanagh, Chair of the CIF Galway Branch and director with Monami Construction, who will also speak at the event.
“But realising that potential requires sustained investment, long-term planning and a commitment to delivering the homes, infrastructure and services that growing communities need.
“The construction industry has a central role to play in supporting regional development, attracting investment and creating opportunities for businesses and people across the West.
“Events such as Network West are important because they bring industry and decision-makers together to have meaningful conversations about what needs to happen next and how we can turn ambition into delivery.”