Green Light for River Lee Walk


 

Part 8 Planning Approval has been given by Tralee Town Council (Oct 2nd) for the proposed river bank walk along the River Lee from Ballyard to Ballymullen. The 1.8km walkway will run along an embankment on the northern side of the river for most of its route and on an elevated boardwalk where the route traverses the River Lee floodplain.

Mr. Michael McMahon, Tralee Town Manager, had reported to the Council that the observations on the proposed walkway by statutory bodies and private groups had been very positive and a number of groups had offered assistance. The river walk has been a long term objective of Tralee Town Council and a key element of the Tralee Lee Valley Masterplan (2001) which covers the area extending from Ballymullen to Blennerville, including the old Dingle Road landfill. The proposed walkway will eventually link up with the Ballyseedy Woodland walk.

The Council will now seek funding for the project and hopes to commence work during 2007.