Over 10 million euro is to be invested in extending the Waterford Greenway and developing a Greenway from Ferrybank to New Ross.
Waterford Greenway is to receive €2.65 million to see it extended right into the heart of the City’s Viking Triangle.
While, eight million is being allocated by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to the development of the Ferrybank to New Ross Greenway, which has the potential for future link-up with the Waterford trail.
In welcoming the announcements, Minister Halligan said:
“Since opening in March of 2017, The Waterford Greenway has proven to be a phenomenal success both in attracting tourism to the City and County, as well as in helping to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for Waterford people and families.”
“Over a quarter of a million people walked and cycled on the Greenway last year alone and now, with investment of over €2.6 million to link the Bilberry entrance with the historic Viking Triangle, we have the opportunity to marry two of Waterford’s most popular tourist attractions.”
Chairman of Wexford County Council, Michael Sheehan described the funding announcement as a game changer for New Ross and County Wexford:
"It will open the Barrow and the area to up to 250,000 visitors annually. These projects transform the areas and with such amenities as we have, New Ross will be the beacon for greenway success.
"We’ve seen the transformative effect of greenways in reviving economies and renewing buildings with new business and enterprises. New Ross will boom on the back of this project."
The Fianna Fail Councillor for New Ross said he expected the project to be completed and open for summer 2020.
