Update on boardwalk replacement progress in Kilkenny
Works on Phase One of the Lacken Boardwalk are expected to be completed in mid-August, according to Kilkenny County Council
Works are 'progressing well' on the construction of the replacement boardwalk at the Lacken, according to Kilkenny County Council.
This new bespoke piece of amenity infrastructure will be made using 100% recycled plastic components.
In order to minimise disruption to the public, in terms of access to the Canal Walk and the Nore Valley Walk, the project is divided into two phases.
Phase One extends from Lacken (city side) to the link with the path to the Ring Road while Phase Two extends from the Ring Road link to the southern end of the boardwalk.
The timber boardwalk within Phase One is now removed and installation of the recycled plastic piles is progressing.
Works on this phase are expected to be completed in mid-August.
Thereafter, works will commence on Phase Two with final project completion expected in October.
The completed project will see the replacement of the existing 1.2m wide timber boardwalk with a c.3.6m wide boardwalk made from recycled composite materials.
Funding for this project was secured last year under Measure 3 of Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).