AQW 2441/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to provide an update on the feasibility study for the Doagh to Larne greenway.
Asked by John Blair MLA on 30 June 2022
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 30 June 2022
- Answer due by
- 19 July 2022
- Answered
- 11 July 202211 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Infrastructure
- Priority question
- No
Answer
The greenway route from Doagh to Larne received a small grant from my Department for a feasibility study in 2017 followed by a detailed design in 2019. Greenway projects are Council led projects, so responsibility for this project rests with Antrim and Newtownabbey Council.
I am very keen to increase active travel opportunities that will encourage a safer, cleaner travel culture and make a real difference to people’s lives. I am committed to working with all Council areas in identifying and delivering active travel and greenway projects for 2022/23.
I have written to councils inviting them to submit proposals for support for greenway and active travel schemes that will be ready to commence this year, with a view to my Department providing up to 50% funding towards the capital costs of greenways and 100% for Active Travel projects in 2022-23.