Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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94. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government when he expects a project to be completed in County Kildare (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27383/24]

Malcolm Noonan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Green Party)
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The Barrow Blueway Project is a significant initiative which will support communities and create exciting opportunities for recreation and increasing people’s well-being. The greater level of use of the waterway and its towpath by visitors to the area will improve the local economy and support local services. Kildare County Council is the Project Manager for the Barrow Blueway Project and is responsible for the overall project delivery.

Waterways Ireland is responsible for the delivery of the canal-side works elements while the roadside works elements are being undertaken by Kildare County Council. Phase 1 of the 46km Blueway development is nearing completion, with both bound and unbound surface on the entire route almost complete. Installation of access control gates and road crossing infrastructure is also nearing completion. Phase 2 is expected to be completed by mid- 2025 with the construction of a pedestrian bridge at Rathangan, Co. Kildare. Installation of new access jetties along the route as well as interpretative features such as signage and activation infrastructure are currently being delivered by Waterways Ireland.

Kildare County Council publishes project updates for the Barrow Blueway regularly on its website .