Contract Signed to Explore Skibbereen Section of West Cork Greenway

Pictured at the contract signing for the Skibbereen section of the West Cork Greenway are the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O Flynn, Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Valerie O'Sullivan along with elected members and staff of the contractor AECOM-ROD Alliance.

Cork County Council has announced the appointment of Consultant AECOM-ROD Alliance as Technical Advisors to progress with the first phase of development of the West Cork Greenways Project. The project is being developed by the Council as part of its ongoing commitment to developing greenways across the county, aligning with the Government’s National Development Plan 2021 - 2030.

Funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland and valued at €3.8m, the project presents a unique opportunity to develop safe and attractive greenways in West Cork. This appointment is for the Skibbereen Sections and will take the project from Concept and Feasibility through to the Statutory Process. It is proposed that all routes will originate in Skibbereen, and connect to the communities of Baltimore, Schull and Drimoleague, if deemed feasible.  

Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed the announcement of the contract, 

The development of the West Cork Greenway project will offer a safe and enjoyable Active Travel route for local communities along its route once complete. It would provide a more cost- effective alternative to the private car for commuting and has the potential to attract domestic and international visitors to come, explore, and stay in this extraordinarily scenic and much loved part of our county.

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Valerie O’Sullivan added, 

This project forms part of an overall vision and strategy for the development of an integrated network of active travel routes, greenways and blueways, as outdoor recreational amenities, for the region.  We look forward to working with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the AECOM-ROD Alliance to develop this exciting project for West Cork.

Over the next five years and subject to funding being made available by Government, the project will be progressed through the various stages, including feasibility, route option selection, public consultations and ultimately the statutory process.