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The proposed greenway will run along the coastline from Cockleshell to the Spa.
KERRY County Council is inviting public submissions regarding the proposed development of a greenway from Cockleshell Road along the coast to Ballygarran, Spa.
The greenway will link with the already established route from Cockleshell to the Lock Gates and down to the Marina in town.
The proposed development consists of the construction of a 2km long greenway, comprising a 3m wide bitumen macadam paved surface, agricultural fencing on the landward side of the greenway, and associated drainage works.
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The Greenway will extend from Cockleshell Road in the townland of the Kerries East, through the Kerries West and finish at The Spa in the townland of Ballygarran and is for the sole use of pedestrians and cyclists only.
The main works will include the following:
• The clearance of vegetation on the proposed route.
• The laying of a 3.0 meter wide bituminous tarmacadam surface on a crushed stone base. • Provision of drainage for the Greenway.
• Provision of agricultural crossings.
• Boundary treatment works including the installation of stock proof fencing.
Plans and Particulars of the proposed development are available for inspection or purchase, on payment of a specified fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making such a copy, during normal office hours at the following locations from Thursday 14th October 2021 until Friday 12th November 2021:
• Kerry County Council, Tralee Municipal District, Town Hall, Princes Quay, Tralee, Co. Kerry.
• Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation & Safety Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, County Kerry
• Kerry County Council Website www.kerrycoco.ie An advisor will be available to discuss the plans and particulars by appointment only, if required – contact 066 7191300.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development may be made in writing, clearly marked ‘PART 8 – COCKLESHELL ROAD TO THE SPA GREENWAY’ and sent to the Administrative Officer, Kerry County Council, Roads, Transportation and Marine Department, Room 115, Áras an Chontae, Rathass, Tralee, Co. Kerry or e-mail roads@kerrycoco.ie
Submission and observations must be received by 5pm on Friday 26th November 2021.
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