It has Finally started…
Carlingford Lough
Greenway
This project has been supported by the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.
Inspiring Active travel
In summary:
- Involves the construction of a new cross-border route for cycling and walking.
- Creates a safe and attractive active travel cross-border route from Carlingford to Newry for commuters and others.
- Engages Louth County Council and Newry, Mourne & Down District Council in an exciting collaborative project that establishes a new physical link between jurisdictions.
- Will recruit businesses that employ significant numbers of cross border workers and third level education institutions to utilise the Greenway for cross border commuting.
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Will engage schools and the local population in utilising the Greenway and commuting to work.
- Involves the delivery of a Greenway Activity Programme that will encourage and facilitate people to cycle/walk and promote behavioural change to reduce their carbon emissions.
- Meets the local and regional strategies in terms of tourism and healthy and active living.
