The design will include plans around signage and accessibility.
A masterplan for a design around the Dominican lands in Athy is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
With the Barrow-Blueway due to open next year, the design will include plans around signage and accessibility.
Cllr Brian Dooley shared the details on Kildare Today.

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