Theme: Comprehensive network of formalised footpaths and interpretative walking trails Rationale: Gortnaghey is set within a rural landscape, which presents the opportunity for residents and visitors alike to engage with the countryside and grow their appreciation of the village and area Project Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority & Indicative Potential Potential Linkages to Action Timeframe Cost Funding partners (inc. Community Sources lead) Planning Outcomes Formalised The location of St There could be two High – £50,000 Council Council Outcomes 1; 2; 3; walking Colm’s GAC Drum at formalised walking Year 1 Gortnaghey 4; 5; routes to the the upper section of routes to St Colm’s GAC Community Health and GAA grounds Gortnaghey Road Drum grounds: Association wellbeing; along one of the 1. A dedicated footpath ST Colm’s GAA, Children and approach routes to along the southern edge Drum young people; the village poses of Gortnaghey Road Access to major accessibility northwards from the information; and safety problems McCartnery’s Gateway Safety; Positive 2. A dedicated walking relationships St Colm’s GAC Drum and cycle trail from the contributes lower end of Beech enormously to village Road. This would be life within achieved by way of a Gortnaghey and its lane adjacent to clubhouse and No. 21 Beech Road to facilities are well connect with the utilized. This will laneway adjacent to the improve accessibility GAA grounds and safety for those using the facilities
Theme: Comprehensive network of formalised footpaths and interpretative walking trails Rationale: Gortnaghey is set within a rural landscape, which presents the opportunity for residents and visitors alike to engage with the countryside and grow their appreciation of the village and area Project Action Why is it an Issue? How Will it be Tackled? Priority & Timeframe Indicative Cost Potential Funding Sources Potential partners (inc. lead) Linkages to Community Planning Outcomes Formalised walking routes to the GAA grounds The location of St Colm’s GAC Drum at the upper section of Gortnaghey Road along one of the approach routes to the village poses major accessibility and safety problems St Colm’s GAC Drum contributes enormously to village life within Gortnaghey and its clubhouse and facilities are well utilized. This will improve accessibility and safety for those using the facilities There could be two formalised walking routes to St Colm’s GAC Drum grounds: 1. A dedicated footpath along the southern edge of Gortnaghey Road northwards from the McCartnery’s Gateway 2. A dedicated walking and cycle trail from the lower end of Beech Road. This would be achieved by way of a lane adjacent to No. 21 Beech Road to connect with the laneway adjacent to the GAA grounds High – Year 1 £50,000 Council Council Gortnaghey Community Association ST Colm’s GAA, Drum Outcomes 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; Health and wellbeing; Children and young people; Access to information; Safety; Positive relationships
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