Progress continues on greenway running through Kilkenny

Progress on the South-East Greenway and its links to Glenmore, Slieverue and Inistioge (Woodstock) is continuing steadily.

Recently, a screening layer was placed on Lot 5A (c.5.5km section from Ferrybank to Curraghmore).

Works are progressing to programme and the anticipated contract completion date remains the end of 2024.

The Project Team have re-run the tender for provision of technical consultancy services to complete all remaining phases of the greenway, using the Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) framework.

The return date for tenders is end of March and it is expected to appoint the successful consultant in May.

Legal Contracts

Legal contracts are now finalised and ready for signing to conclude the acquisition of the lands along the abandoned rail corridor from CIE.

Accommodation Works

A Charter for Accommodation Works has been agreed by the three local authorities to provide a consistent approach to the provision of accommodation works for landowners adjoining the greenway, in particular the criteria applied to determine works at agricultural crossing points along the greenway.

Glenmore Link

A funding application has been submitted under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF) to advance this project, which also incorporates the provision of a Cycle Loop via the Pink Rock and along the scenic River Barrow.

Slieverue Link

The Feasibility and Route Selection Report are completed.

Consultation is ongoing with the TII Structures Section prior to commencing the planning process.

Inistioge Link

The Tender for technical consultancy services to identify and progress a route to planning has been awarded by TII to RPS Consulting.

Upon completion, the greenway will provide a spectacular 24 km off-road cycling and walking trail along the old railway line that weaves through South Kilkenny.

The 6km New Ross to Glenmore stretch of the greenway is currently open to the public and locals are invited to experience it.