Developers plan to drain river for housing

A MAJOR plan to drain a section of the River Shannon near Limerick city centre and reclaim it as prime residential land has been drawn up.

The plan centres on a strip along the river bank adjacent to the North Circular Road between Shannon Bridge and Barrington’s Pier.

It is believed that a consortium which has been put together by a top developer will discuss the project at a private meeting in Limerick today.