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02/09/2014
Work Commences On Athlone-Mullingar Cycleway
Work has commenced on the new €4m Athlone-Mullingar Cycleway.
The project, which formally commenced on Monday (1 September), is expected to be completed by June 2015.
The start of works has been welcomed by Fine Gael Longford-Westmeath TD, Gabriel McFadden, who said: "I have been informed by Westmeath County Council that preparatory work for the Athlone-Mullingar Cycleway commenced today, involving the removal of vegetation on the 40 kilometre route.
"I understand this vegetation clearance will take a number of months to complete, after which the cycleway itself will be installed. This will involve putting down a tarred surface."
McFadden continued: "Last May, the Government allocated €4 million to develop this cycle route, which will be of major benefit to local economies in Athlone and Mullingar and surrounding areas.
"I have constantly highlighted the massive tourism potential of national walking and cycling networks. This leisure market is a key target area for this Government in terms of creating jobs in the regions and I would like to applaud the Government for ensuring the funding has been provided for what will be a key tourism product for the region."
The route is part of a wider planned national cycleway from Dublin to Galway.
(JP/CD)
The project, which formally commenced on Monday (1 September), is expected to be completed by June 2015.
The start of works has been welcomed by Fine Gael Longford-Westmeath TD, Gabriel McFadden, who said: "I have been informed by Westmeath County Council that preparatory work for the Athlone-Mullingar Cycleway commenced today, involving the removal of vegetation on the 40 kilometre route.
"I understand this vegetation clearance will take a number of months to complete, after which the cycleway itself will be installed. This will involve putting down a tarred surface."
McFadden continued: "Last May, the Government allocated €4 million to develop this cycle route, which will be of major benefit to local economies in Athlone and Mullingar and surrounding areas.
"I have constantly highlighted the massive tourism potential of national walking and cycling networks. This leisure market is a key target area for this Government in terms of creating jobs in the regions and I would like to applaud the Government for ensuring the funding has been provided for what will be a key tourism product for the region."
The route is part of a wider planned national cycleway from Dublin to Galway.
(JP/CD)
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