Dublin City Council Aims to Lock Down Funding as Tender for White-Water Rafting Project Pushed Back to 2021

28th October 2020

MacDara Conroy

Artist’s impression of the white water rafting centre proposed for George’s Dock Credit: Smart Docklands

The white-water rafting course proposed for Dublin city centre is still on the agenda — though the tender for its construction has been pushed back to next year.

According to TheJournal.ie, it’s emerged that “challenges” arising from the coronavirus pandemic have forced a delay in Dublin City Council’s plans.

It’s also reported that the council “remains hopeful” of securing the funds needed for the controversial €23 million project — despite the State rejecting a grant application that would have covered more than a quarter of its costs.

TheJournal.ie has much more on the story HERE.

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