Project Opportunities

The Lough Ree Greenway creates an opportunity for greater social inclusion and community cohesion by providing connectivity for towns and rural communities thereby improving access to services, jobs, and social activities. It has the potential to foster stronger community ties by providing shared public spaces for local residents and visitors alike. By offering a safe space for all, the Greenway will promote inclusivity and help build a more cohesive, connected community in the Roscommon, Westmeath and Longford area.

Key Considerations

In identifying route corridor options, the project team have considered a number of important features in the study area, including environmental constraints, archaeological features, hydrological and hydrogeological constraints, tourist destinations, and connections to other greenways and active travel routes. Feedback from the first public consultation was extremely useful and helped identify constraints and opportunities within the study area. Suggestions and local information provided by the public contributed to the development of the route corridor options.

Timeline

Phase 1
Concept and Feasibility
Concept and Feasibility
Public Consultation No.1 Study Area Have your say on the proposed study area and what opportunities in the area and where the Greenway should go.
Q1 2023
Landowner Engagement
Phase 2
Options Selection
Options Selection
Public Consultation No. 2 Route Corridor Options Have your say on the route corridor options and the option selection process.
Q1 2025

We are here
Preferred Option
Public Consultation No. 3 Preferred Route Corridor Have your say on the emerging preferred route and what factors should be considered in the scheme design.
Q3 2025
Landowner Engagement
Phase 3
Design & Environmental Evaluation
Design We will develop the design of the preferred solution to a sufficient level of detail to establish land take requirements and undertake environmental evaluation so as to identify and mitigate impacts.
Environmental Evaluation
2025 – 2026
Phase 4
Statutory Processes
Planning Application We will advance the project through the Statutory Processes to ensure that the project is developed in accordance with planning, environmental and other relevant legislation.
Decision
2027
Phases
5 & 6
Enabling & Procurement
Construction & Implementation
Enabling & Procurement
Construction & Implementation
TBC

* Landowner Engagement will be undertaken in accordance with the Code of Best Practice National and Regional Greenways.

* Phases 5 & 6 will be subject to planning approval and funding for the project to proceed.