Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 January 2025
836. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current option with a project in south Kildare (details supplied); the expected opening date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2119/25]
View answerThe Barrow Blueway Project is a significant initiative which will support communities and create exciting opportunities for recreation and ways to experience interesting places from new perspectives.
The project is progressing well with all of the canalside paths completed. Waterways Ireland is responsible for the delivery of the canal-side works elements while the roadside works elements are being undertaken by Kildare County Council (KCC). KCC is the Project Manager for the Barrow Blueway Project and is responsible for overall project delivery.
The project objectives are to:
Provide upgraded and new physical infrastructure in accordance with planning permission:
The provision of infrastructure to achieve ‘Accredited Blueway’ status for the route: and
Co-ordinate marketing activity to maximise the potential of the Blueway.
KCC publishes project updates regularly on its website www.kildarecoco.ie.
