Public opinion sought on Cavan Urban Greenway

Views from members of the public are being sought on how a greenway project should develop in the county town.

The first round of public consultation has opened in relation to the Cavan Urban Greenway project, a walking and cycling trail connecting the newly-built greenway at Cavan General Hospital to Farnham Street in Cavan Town centre.

In October, Cavan County Council appointed a consultant to assist in the development and extension of the greenway.

The objective for the greenway, the local authority says, is to develop a “landmark” path that “maximises the landscape, scenery and amenities” that Cavan Town has to offer.

The innovatively designed route forms part of a “regionally significant” greenway linking up with other proposed greenways in Armagh, Monaghan, Fermanagh, Leitrim and the proposed Cavan Railway Greenway.

The feasibility of connecting the path to other roads/streets “in order to cater for as much local demand as possible” is also being considered.

The overall project is in phase two of a seven-step process - ‘Concept Development and Option Selection’.

“The greenway will be a shared-use surfaced path, provided for leisure and visitor use alike. It is expected to be approximately 3m to 4m wide and incorporate landscaping, signage and associated amenities,” outlines the council.

“It will provide for a first class recreational experience for people of all ages and abilities that will serve the local community and attract tourism to the region. The greenway will be developed in accordance with the Code of Best Practice for National and Regional Greenways and will seek to integrate with and enhance the existing natural and built features of the area it passes through.”

Input from the local and general public remains a “critical factor”, adds the council, and a public consultation is being held as the first stage of the project process to allow “data to be collected and inform the project development” from its concept stage. “All input is welcomed.”

All submissions must be submitted no later than 23.59 on November 23, 2022, and can be made online at: www.cavanurbangreenway.ie