James O'Connor
Question:213. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the status of the allocation of the Mallow to Fermoy greenway project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29161/21]
View answerTuesday, 1 June 2021
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Funding was allocated to Waterford and Cork County Councils in 2020 from the Carbon Tax Fund for pre-construction work on routes that would link Mallow to Dungarvan as outlined as follows. The section from Mallow to Fermoy is included in the scope of this feasibility work.
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Mallow to Dungarvan Greenway |
€80,000 |
Cork County Council |
Scope, Pre- Appraisal, Concept, Feasibility and Options Selection for a 39.15km section from Mallow/Youghal to Ballyduff on the Waterford border. |
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Waterford Greenway Network |
€80,000 |
Waterford County Council |
Options Selection and a Project Appraisal Report for a 38.5 km section from Dungarvan to Cork County boundary west of Ballyduff Upper. |
Cork County Council in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council have sought tenders for the undertaking of a Feasibility Report for the development of the Greenway from Mallow to Dungarvan. A Letter of Intent has been issued to the successful tenderer and once the required information requested is submitted and the standstill period expires, it is envisaged that a Letter of Acceptance will be issued in early June.
The cost of the tender was significantly more than the amount originally allocated; however my Department has agreed to funding the entire cost of the project at just over €361,000.
I look forward to the outcome of this work and hope that it will contribute to the creation of a network of Greenways in the area, providing increased opportunities for people to travel by bicycle and foot to work, school, shops and for tourism purposes also.