Chapter 6
Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
the text of Chapter 6 that describes the Reinstatement of the Weir and canal system at Ballincollig Regional Park. Recommendation: No change. Some of these opportunities are already mentioned indirectly in Chapter 6. More details are included in the GBI study that informed the Draft Plan These opportunities however, including partnerships with existing local initiatives in the South Parish / Douglas Street area, will be further investigated and planned at implementation stage. Recommendation: No change. A reference to a potential future greenway along the old Muskerry Rail Line is referred to in figure 14.3, City-Scale GBI Opportunities for Cork City as a potential extension and enhancement of existing green corridors in the Cork City Rewilding, Rewetting and Reafforestation Projects. The feasibility of this project needs to be assessed. The proposition to introduce picnic and play areas around the River Shournagh can be considered under the wider open space strategy which will be prepared by Cork City Council, as described in paragraph 6.48 of Chapter 6. Recommendation: No change.
(v) The submission puts forward various concerns. In relation to Blue and Green Infrastructure opportunities, it puts forward that the GBI project should be combined into a Douglas Street / South Parish Green Infrastructure Plan.
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(vi) Submissions requesting the introduction of a green route from the City to Cloghroe, Tower and Blarney using the old Muskerry Rail Line. • One submission states that the existing route from Cloghroe to Leemount Cross is a dangerous road and not safe for cycling or walking. The submission states that the river Shournagh could be a very beneficial asset to the route by introducing picnic and play areas along the route and more "Go Bike" stations for commuter to work cyclists, tourists and families.
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