Galway Bay fm newsroom - Approval has been granted for the demolition of an old red brick chimney at UHG.
The well-known landmark on the campus, located at the main boiler house, is in a state of disrepair.
Permission was sought to demolish the chimney on a number of grounds - the main reason being health and safety.
Although it remains in use, surveys have revealed it presents a clear danger to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians who pass under it regularly throughout the day.
It's also described as a potential obstacle to the flight path used by helicopters travelling to and from the nearby helipad.
City planners have given the go-ahead for demolition - after which, it'll be replaced by boiler flues that'll be largely hidden by the existing building.
