Completion of the Boyne Valley-Lakelands greenway moves a step closer

Works began last week on the latest stretch of the Boyne Valley to Lakelands Greenway between Nobber and Kingscourt, a distance of 11km.

Davis Civil Engineering from Navan was awarded the contract and will carry out the works in stages starting with the section between Nobber and Kilmainhamwood, as far as the bridge over the River Dee.

Cllr Eugene Cassidy welcomed the commencement of works saying: "Today we move one step closer to the completion of the Boyne Valley-Lakelands greenway. Another milestone along the way and a very important milestone. We will be opening up the area that passes by the beautiful Whitewood lake, Meath's biggest lake. We will be connecting Kilmainhamwood to the greenway and moving on towards Kingscourt."

He explained that further down the line, negotiations are ongoing between Meath County Council and Gyproc for the best solutions for the greenway along Gyproc's property. Cllr Cassidy also added that Meath County Council are in constant contact with Cavan County Council who will be connecting the greenway in to Dún Na Rì Forest Park.

"This park will be a fantastic start/end to the greenway and people should not underestimate the impact Dún Na Rì will have on the overall experience of the Boyne Valley-Lakelands greenway."

Meanwhile, tenders for the stretch between Castletown and Wilkinstown closed last week and will now be assessed. Work on the 4km section is expected to start in the new year and be completed by next summer.

Three sections of the greenway have been completed to date linking Nobber and Castletown as well as a section between Wilkinstown and Gibbstown.