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Rising Costs Block Path of Ulster Canal Greenway
The Irish Independent (subscription required) reports that the Ulster Canal Greenway project has been put on pause due to rising costs.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, Phase 2 project was launched in September 2017 to much fanfare — with EU funding contributing to the €4.95 million secured for the route between Smithborough in Co Monaghan and Middletown in Co Armagh.
However, four years on and no ground has been broken on the scheme due to a significant rise in the estimated costs associated with the walking and cycle way.
The greenway is intended to complement the Ulster Canal which is the subject of a multimillion euro restoration project. Last year significant funding from the Shared Island Fund was released to support the implementation of Phase 2 of that project.
Meanwhile, a public consultation on Phase 3 of the greenway from Smithborough to Clones has been launched.
A public drop-in session was held last Tuesday 26 October at Smithborough Community Hall and the next will take place this Wednesday 3 November at Clones Courthouse from 5pm-8pm. For more see the consultation brochure HERE.
