The Tralee to Fenit and Kilmorna to
Listowel greenways in Co Kerry have both reached a significant milestone with
sod turnings performed by Minister for State Brendan Griffin TD.
The ceremonies mark an important juncture
for both projects, though they will take a considerable period to fully
construct; between 18 months and two years.
When they are finalised they will form
part of a 100km cycling and walking route from Limerick to Fenit, Co Kerry,
passing through Listowel and Tralee.
They are receiving some €6.5 million in
funding from the Strategy for the Future Development of National and Regional
Greenways.
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That money is effectively being topped
up by €1.2 million generated by an increase in local property tax.
The Tralee-Fenit greenway will be 10km
in length and is the start of the southern end of Great Southern Greenway.
The Kilmorna-Listowel greenway will
stretch for 10.5km and is an extension of Great Southern Greenway westwards
into Kerry and towards the sea.
When the Kilmorna-Listowel is opened it
will become part of a 50km stretch of Great Southern Greenway.
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