Blarney Village Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure Scheme
Planning/Design Phase
Works Extent
The study area includes Blarney Village and its surrounding areas extending:
- Northwards towards Waterloo between Station Road and Waterloo Road (east and west of River Martin);
- Eastwards towards Blarney Business Park;
- Southwards towards Blarney playground.
The scheme will connect with:
- The new Riverside Park adjacent the Martin River;
- Blarney Business Park;
- Adjacent residential areas, local schools and shops.
Objectives
- Enhanced connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists;
- Provision of sustainable alternative routes for commuters, school and leisure users;
- Creation of an environment that will encourage the uptake of sustainable forms of transport;
- Reduction in traffic volumes on the local road network;
- Improved quality of life for residents and businesses in the area.
Timeline
Start: Consultants appointed in Q1 2022 to bring the scheme to Part 8 stage.
Finish: Part 8 Consultation to be undertaken in late 2023.
For further information please contact Grainne Morgan A/Senior Executive Engineer at email grainne_morgan@corkcity.ie
Study Map Area