Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 October 2014
203. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding national cycle routes (details supplied); the progress to date; the work that has been done; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37443/14]
View answerThe two greenway projects to which the Deputy refers were submitted to my Department as applications under the National Cycle Network (Funding Programme 2014-2016).
The "Clonee to Durrow" greenway project was selected, following assessment by an expert panel, to receive funding under the NCN Programme. The deadline for completion of projects under this programme is end 2016. However, Waterford County Council have indicated that the project will be completed in January, 2016. Consultation with landowners is currently being finalised and accommodation works agreed. It is planned to commence site clearance in October 2014 and commence construction work in Q1 2015.
The "Kilmeaden to Bilberry" greenway project was selected to share in funding from the €200 million Government Stimulus Package for infrastructure projects, €10 million of which was earmarked for the development of greenways. The criteria for selection of projects to receive funding from this source was the authority's ability to complete the project within the 12 month timeframe so increasing the stimulus effect. Site clearance on the project is scheduled to commence in November, 2014 with construction work planned to commence in Q1 2015.
