Pathways project mooted by KCA

One of the pathways being considered

The public pathways around the soccer and all-weather pitches on the Community Centre campus may become the focus of a KCA work project for 2013, writes Brian Byrne.

This follows the outlining by Annie Schiffer at the recent KCA meeting of the level of rubbish and litter in the area of the paths.

That led to a suggestion that a more significant refurbishment of the paths and their environs might be attempted. Niall McDonnell said the kilometre long path could become another regular location for Kilcullen people who want to use it for leisure or exercise reasons.

The meeting discussed the pros and cons of replacing the existing surfaces with the same concrete or using tarmacadam.

There were also concerns expressed that machinery would be required to deal with the amount of rubbish embedded in and under the greenery alongside the pathways. The meeting heard that there are tins and bottles in the debris which would be unsafe to take out by hand. "There's even a fridge dumped there," Ray Kelly said.

It was decided that KCA members will walk through the area in early February to assess what's needed. A decision will be taken then on whether it should become a project for the group in this year.

Ray Kelly remarked that there were three groups of people in the area who could probably help with numbers of volunteers. He suggested that the GAA and soccer clubs, and Avondale could be invited to become involved.

The assessment walk was set for 9 February, weather permitting.