Public consultation to take place for outdoor recreation plan for Comeragh Mountains
The public are invited to have their say on the strategy for the Comeraghs. Stock image.
Waterford City and County Council is in the process of developing the Comeragh Mountains Outdoor Recreation Strategy and Action Plan.
The local authority has appointed Outscape to assist in the preparation of the plan.
As part of the development plan the general public will get a chance to have their say in how such a strategy could be developed with a view to ensuring that maximum engagement with outdooor pursuits and recreational activities is ascertained for the region.
A spokesperson for the local authority told Waterford News & Star that the project is being funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) under the Project Development Measure of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2023.
"The purpose of the Strategy is to provide a vision for the development of quality, well-planned and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities in the Comeragh Mountains, which will not only benefit local communities and economy, but also ensure the protection and conservation of this wonderful upland area," said the spokesperson.
"The project output will consist of a 10-year vision and roadmap, including a high-level action plan with more detailed actions for Years One to Three," she added.
The local authority spokesperson went on to state that Waterford City and County Council is now inviting the views of local communities and general public on how recreation could be managed in the Comeraghs to allow the local authority to connect and engage with outdoor recreation in "this region of natural beauty".
A public consultation event based around the strategy will be held in the Park Hotel, Shandon Rd. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (X35 CC97) at 7pm on Wednesday, September 11.
The Comeragh Mountains are among the most picturesque in the entire country and are extremely popular with those who love the great outdoors.
Anyone interested in finding out more about the strategy of having their say on how it could be directed and developed is encouraged to go along. Alternatively the Comeragh Mountains Outdoor Recreation Strategy survey can be completed online by members of the public at https://arcg.is/WyfeW
