Improvement works underway in Tipperary for long-awaited upgrade to footpath
Cllr Declan Burgess has welcomed the start of the Knockavilla footpath upgrade works
A Tipperary County Councillor has welcomed the commencement of long-awaited footpath improvement works in Knockavilla, running from the church to the school.
“I’m delighted to confirm that works are now underway on these vital footpath upgrades, which will make a real difference for pedestrians, particularly school children and parishioners, along this busy stretch,” said Cllr Declan Burgess.
"The project follows sustained representations by Cllr Burgess to the Municipal District to secure the necessary funding. “It’s great to see the machinery on site and progress being made. This is an important step in the wider regeneration and safety plan for Knockavilla,” he added.
While this marks significant progress, Cllr Burgess stressed that further improvements are needed.
“The overall Knockavilla regeneration scheme has unfortunately not yet received national programme funding. I will continue to press Tipperary County Council to make a strong funding application to Government for safety upgrades at the school, along the R-505-6, and on the Bog Road (L-5225-0).”
The road improvements are already included in the Council’s work programme and are scheduled for completion in 2027.
“I will keep Knockavilla’s needs firmly on the agenda until all planned safety and improvement works are delivered,” Cllr Burgess concluded.