Corbally Kilcullen Newbridge Naas amenity - have your say

There are just two more days for the public to submit views on the potential of a Blueway along the Corbally Canal linked to a recreational amenity between Kilcullen and Newbridge along the Liffey, writes Brian Byrne. The concept is currently the subject of a feasibility study commissioned by Kildare County Council and supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).

The project, if developed, would offer both healthy lifestyle and tourism benefits in the areas of Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan, and Kilcullen. The development of any proposal will take account of a broad range of considerations, including biodiversity and environmental quality.

Kildare County Council is seeking feedback from individuals who live, visit, or work in the areas, which can be submitted at the Corbally Canal & Liffey Corridor Enhancement – Public Survey site up to Thursday 2 January. 

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Public survey on Corbally Canal-Liffey recreation trail

Corbally Harbour. Image: Kildare County Council.

Kildare County Council have launched a public survey to investigate the potential provision of a recreation trail between Naas, Newbridge and Kilcullen, via the Corbally Canal and the River Liffey Valley.

The canal stretches between Newbridge Road and Corbally Harbour, covering approximately 8 kilometres and the River Liffey between Newbridge Bridge and Kilcullen Bridge extends to approximately 10km. If developed, this would provide a recreational amenity that would benefit Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan, Kilcullen and the wider area. The Corbally Canal and Harbour area itself also has the potential to be developed as a Blueway.

A feasibility study, set to be finished in 2025, has commenced with JBA Consulting. The project is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) which also supports the economic and tourism potential of the area. 

The development of any proposal will take account of a broad range of considerations, including biodiversity and environmental quality.

The Council is seeking feedback from individuals who live, visit, or work in the Naas, Newbridge, Athgarvan and Kilcullen areas. To have your say, visit Corbally Canal & Liffey Corridor Enhancement – Public Survey. The survey will close on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. 

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