West Cork greenway plans progressing 

CORK County Council is progressing the feasibility and route options stage of the proposed West Cork Greenway.

Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s (TII) Greenway programme, the proposed project will be developed in three individual sections, from Skibbereen to Schull, Skibbereen to Drimoleague and Skibbereen to Baltimore.

Following a successful initial public consultation earlier this year, route corridor options for the greenway have now been developed and will be available to view during the second public consultation.

The consultation process will open to the public tomorrow (June 28) and will run until July 26.

Feedback on the route corridor options can be submitted online during this time by visiting the project website.

Members of the public are also invited to attend in-person events in Schull or Skibbereen, with the first event taking place at the Schull Harbour Hotel on July 2 from 12pm to 8pm.

The second and third events will take place at the West Cork Hotel in Skibbereen on July 3 and 4, from 12pm to 8pm.

Mayor of the County of Cork, councillor Joe Carroll said the success of this project lies in collaboration with the community.

“I encourage everyone to share their thoughts during this public consultation.

“Together, we can work towards a vibrant and sustainable greenway for West Cork that will encourage visitors and further enhance our quality of life.”

Cork County Council said that progression of this project over the medium term will be dependent on securing, in due course, the necessary planning and other consents, as well as continued funding provision by TII going forward.

Further information about the route corridor options is available on the West Cork Greenway project website at www.wcgskibbereen.ie.