Council approves progression of Ballinasloe to Galway Greenway project

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The NRA is to begin the design process for a greenway between Ballinasloe and the City. County Councillors approved the progression of the project at this afternoon's meeting in NUI Galway. The project will be delivered in conjunction with the NRA and Westmeath County Council as part of a major Galway to Dublin Greenway network. Councillors raised concerns about land acquisition but were assured by management that full consultations will be carried out with landowners. Director of Services Liam Gavin says a route has not yet been selected for the off-road cycleway, which it's hoped will pass through a number of towns and villages in East Galway Loughrea Municipal Authority chairman Cllr Michael Moegie Maher says it's a good business opportunity for East Galway.