Public meeting to discuss future of Lough Ree Power Station next week
A public meeting is scheduled in Lanesboro to discuss the future of the decommissioned Lough Ree Power Station. The plant, which closed in 2020, is currently the subject of debate regarding its demolition and potential repurposing for battery storage.
Why it matters
The closure has had a significant economic impact on the local region, and the site's future remains a point of contention between local representatives and the ESB.
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The ESB-owned plant was closed in December 2020 following 62 years of electricity generation.
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