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The development of a state-of-the-art greenway linking counties Wexford and Waterford is set to begin.
The South East Greenway will connect Wexford's New Ross with Waterford's Ferrybank through South Kilkenny.
It will comprise of a 24km cycling and walking route built along the former railway line between Mountelliott and Waterford, crossing the River Barrow via the renowned Red Bridge and passing through the countryside of South Kilkenny, before reaching Abbeylands and Ferrybank County Waterford. From there it will link to the Waterford Greenway via the proposed North Quays and Bilberry Greenway Projects, creating a 72km Greenway of regional significance spanning from New Ross to Dungarvan.
Wexford County Council has announced that clearing of vegetation and commencement of a site investigation contract along the route will commence this month. This will be followed by completion of the tender process, with the main construction works to begin in Summer 2020.
The project is a joint initiative of Wexford County Council, Kilkenny County Council and Waterford City & County Council, supported by the local Partnership organisations. The three Councils have together committed funding of €5m towards the overall project costs of €13m, with a recently announced €8m grant from the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport providing the balance.
The South East Greenway is scheduled to open in Autumn 2021.
(CM/JG)
