Connemara Greenway still in with chance of funding according to Minister
Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Minister of State at the Department of Transport Alan Kelly says he will prioritise funding for greenways across the country in the coming weeks.
An Bord Pleanala approved the Connemara Greenway project in March subject to nine conditions, and the county council is now liaising with affected landowners.
If permissive access agreements proceed, the local authority hopes to start construction on the greenway from Clifden to Derrylea as a first phase.
Funding of 9.2 million euro will be required and an application has gone to Failte Ireland.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news Minister Alan Kelly says he will be finalising decisions on greenways in the coming weeks.