Additional €1.4M In Funding Confirmed For Grand Canal Greenway In Kildare.

Thursday, 17 June 2021 11:22

Its for the section to Hazelhatch Bridge.

An additional €1.4 million has been allocated to extend the Grand Canal Greenway from the 12th Lock in Dublin to Hazelhatch Bridge in Co Kildare.

The money has been allocated by the Department of Tranport and the works are expected to be completed by next year.

The 4 kilometre development will allow people to walk and cycle from Inchicore to Hazelhatch Bridge, and later in 2023 as far as Sallins in Co Kildare.

Some good news..

The Royal Canal Greenway between Maynooth and Leixlip has been granted just over €3.7m by the NTA for this year.

Construction to begin in Q4 2021.

Will form part of a Dublin to Galway National Cycle Route (@kfmradio) pic.twitter.com/muallpCAKC
— Catherine Murphy (@CathMurphyTD) June 16, 2021

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