The first work on the South East Greenway is to begin next week, with the project set to link up with other similar projects to create a 72km route.
The new greenway, which will cost €13 million and will
cover 24km, will be linked to the Waterford Greenway via the proposed North
Quays and Bilberry Greenway projects.
And when those projects all link up, a new 72km Irish
greenway will be created in the south east.
The huge new greenway will run from Dungarvan to New Ross; a Waterford to Wexford route.
For now, the South East Greenway part of the overall
project is to begin later this month with initial works comprised of vegetation
clearing and site investigation.
The main construction of the project is set to begin next
summer following a tender process.
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It is a joint initiative been the councils in Wexford,
Kilkenny and Waterford who will combined come up with €5 million of the overall
cost.
The remaining €8 million to complete the South East Greenway will come from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.
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It will be some time before the new South East Greenway is finished and open; Wexford County Council estimating two more years.
South East Greenway
The South East Greenway is to be constructed along the
former railway line between Mountelliott and Waterford.
It will cross the River Barrow via the renowned Red Bridge; passing through the scenic countryside of south Kilkenny before reaching Abbeylands and Ferrybank in Co Waterford.
From there it will link to the Waterford Greenway via the proposed North Quays and Bilberry Greenway Projects.
The disused railway line has remained in the ownership of
Irish Rail since the discontinuation of passenger services in 1963 and
discontinuation of freight services in 1995.
Irish Rail has now commenced negotiations with the local
authorities to facilitate the development of the much anticipated Greenway.
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