The Marina Promenade reopens today in Blackrock – here’s a peek at how it looks
The Marina Promenade has reopened – just in time for those Christmas strolls.
The popular riverside amenity extends 1.8km from Centre Park Road to Blackrock Village, a six-meter-wide pedestrian and cycle corridor with adjoining plazas, riverside balconies, new seating areas, environmentally sensitive public and feature lighting.
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The works carried out on the project include new pedestrian and cycle access points from the Marina Promenade to the adjacent Marina Park including Atlantic Pond and the Cork City to Passage West Greenway.
The iconic formal tree planting along the route has been protected and the old stone walls have been restored with lots of new planting. A new access road also serves the rowing clubs, Pairc Ui Chaoimh and the Atlantic Pond.
“The contractors Ward & Burke will continue to work on the adjoining Marina Park Project into 2025.” a spokesperson for the City Council said.
“The following areas within Marina Park will remain closed during the Christmas period:
- Holland Park
- Elevated Tree Walkway
- Barrington’s Folly
- Atlantic Pond
- Park Access at Monahan Road
“Many thanks for your patience during the construction of these projects and we hope you enjoy Christmas strolls, cycles, runs and catch-ups with friends there.
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