Council seeking contractors to work on Blueway route through Kildare and Laois

Kildare County Council is seeking tenders for the development of the Blueway through the townlands of Lowtown, Rathangan, Monasterevin, Vicarstown and Athy.

The route runs from Lowtown along the route of the Grand Canal Barrow line and follow the trackway along the river.

The main components of the works include improvement works to road crossings and associated road paving.

Also involved is road marking, safety signs, public lighting, footpaths, fencing and railings.

The deadline for receiving tenders is December 20.

The Barrow Blueway is being developed as a 46K long, multi-use trail built on and along the Barrow Line of the Grand Canal in counties Kildare and Laois.

The route will facilitate water-based as well as water-side visitor experiences.

Running from Lowtown/Robertstown in the north to Athy in the south the Barrow Blueway links pretty waterside towns and villages and is located only 40 minutes from Dublin. 

The project is being delivered in partnership between County Kildare LEADER Partnership, Waterways Ireland and Kildare County Council.