Views Sought for Corbally Canal & Liffey Corridor Enhancement Project

Kildare County Council have launched a public survey to investigate the potential provision of a recreation trail between Naas, Newbridge and Kilcullen, via the Corbally Canal and the River Liffey Valley. 

The “Corbally Canal” stretches between Newbridge Road and Corbally Harbour, covering approximately c.8 kilometres and the River Liffey between Newbridge Bridge and Kilcullen Bridge extends to c.10km.

If developed, this would provide a recreational amenity that would benefit Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan, Kilcullen and the wider area.

The Corbally Canal and Harbour area itself, also has the potential to be developed as a Blueway, if strict criteria are met.

A feasibility study, set to be finished in 2025, has commenced with JBA Consulting. This study will evaluate the opportunity and deliverability of the proposed recreational project. 

The project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), which provides for the development of projects with the objective of providing for new outdoor recreational infrastructure and/or the enhancement of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure, to contribute to healthy active lifestyles.

It also supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and visitors alike. The development of any proposal will take account of a broad range of considerations, including biodiversity and environmental quality.

Public engagement is an important element of this project.  Kildare County Council is seeking feedback from individuals who live, visit, or work in the Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan and Kilcullen areas, to better comprehend their recreational interests and help shape the future of this amazing landscape. 

To have your say visit Corbally Canal & Liffey Corridor Enhancement – Public Survey

The survey will close on Wednesday, 2nd January 2025.