Proposals have been set out for upgrades at Cork City's Marina, improving the destination for pedestrians, cyclists and people with disabilities.

Cork City Council is leading plans to repurpose approximately 1.8km of the existing Marina Promenade to deliver a combined footpath-cycle path and improved public spaces. The plans also provide for the creation of plazas, balconies and new seating areas at intervals along the Marina.

Public lighting will be replaced between Church Avenue and Blackrock Harbour and new public lighting and feature lighting installed between Centre Park Road and Church Avenue. 

As is currently, the Marina promenade will remain car free from Centre Park Road to Church Avenue (1.5 km) with a shared 6-metre-wide surface for pedestrians and cyclists, widening to 7m at the filtered permeability gate at Church Avenue. Similarly, car access will be maintained for residents on Church Ave and those living north of Church Ave on the Marina.

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Further proposals include the provision of new pedestrian and cycle access points, retention of the iconic formal tree planting along the route, as well as the protection and enhancement of the natural heritage, green space and biodiversity of the area.

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher said: "The planned upgrade of the Marina is a further demonstration of Cork City Council's vision for the Cork Docklands as an inclusive place that prioritises sustainability, community and amenity. The Marina has long been a favourite of Cork people and a key location for rowing in Cork, uses of the space that informed the final design. These plans seek to further integrate the Marina with Marina Park, the ongoing city centre to Passage West Greenway upgrade, the wider docklands and Blackrock Village."

Residents, communities, businesses, and other key stakeholders are being urged to help shape the proposals by taking part in a public consultation running until Thursday 18 August.

For more information, visit the Cork City Council website here.