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Petrol Station
Petrol Station
Johnstown Tidy Towns have plans to create a welcoming sight for visitors and Residents as they enter Johnstown from the Kentstown Road.
It hasn't sold petrol since Revenue took issue with the lease holder some years ago. We hear of potential change for the site when the owner retakes possession towards the year end but at the moment it's not likely to be more housing.
It hasn't sold petrol since Revenue took issue with the lease holder some years ago. We hear of potential change for the site when the owner retakes possession towards the year end but at the moment it's not likely to be more housing.
At over 4,000 sqm it is a large vacant plot that is on display to Metges Road through the railings and it's not an appealing sight.
At over 4,000 sqm it is a large vacant plot that is on display to Metges Road through the railings and it's not an appealing sight.
Verge Planting
Verge Planting
The building itself is fine but the verge along Metges Road has constantly been sprayed with weed killer. It could be a relatively straight forward planting exercise. At over 90 metres in length it will require a large number of mixed shrubs that can all tolerate the windy and exposed location.
The building itself is fine but the verge along Metges Road has constantly been sprayed with weed killer. It could be a relatively straight forward planting exercise. At over 90 metres in length it will require a large number of mixed shrubs that can all tolerate the windy and exposed location.
Yellow Strip indicates the planting verge.
The photo shows an example from Slane where mixed shrubs will grow and merge and produce an appealing low maintenance display throughout the year.
The photo shows an example from Slane where mixed shrubs will grow and merge and produce an appealing low maintenance display throughout the year.
Railings
Railings
Three climbers per railing will eventually grow up to screen and partially hide the yard. The 99 plants will take quite some time to plant!
Three climbers per railing will eventually grow up to screen and partially hide the yard. The 99 plants will take quite some time to plant!
The current view from Kentstown Road
The current view from Kentstown Road
Illustration of what they have in mind.
Illustration of what they have in mind.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Johnstown Tidy Towns may have secured funding via a grant from Meath County Council to carry out the project but they're going to need help from the Community to actually plant all the shrubs.
Johnstown Tidy Towns may have secured funding via a grant from Meath County Council to carry out the project but they're going to need help from the Community to actually plant all the shrubs.
If you can offer help please use the form below and Johnstown Tidy Towns will be in contact once they know they can proceed with the order and set dates for planting to take place.
If you can offer help please use the form below and Johnstown Tidy Towns will be in contact once they know they can proceed with the order and set dates for planting to take place.
Every Age and Ability are welcome to help and a few days will be arranged.
Every Age and Ability are welcome to help and a few days will be arranged.
Watering
Watering
Low maintenance plants are being considered but whilst they establish they will require a considerable amount of water. Fortunately local resident Darren from Outdoor Restore has the means to attend to this since there's no onsite local water supply.
Low maintenance plants are being considered but whilst they establish they will require a considerable amount of water. Fortunately local resident Darren from Outdoor Restore has the means to attend to this since there's no onsite local water supply.
If you have green fingers or simply wish to see this project happen we invite you to let Johnstown Tidy Towns know by volunteering your support.
If you have green fingers or simply wish to see this project happen we invite you to let Johnstown Tidy Towns know by volunteering your support.
Use the form above.
Use the form above.
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