Galway Bay fm newsroom - Plans have been approved a new Waterways Ireland development in Portumna.
The project which includes two phases secured approval from county planners subject to conditions.
Phase one will see a new multi-use shared leisure route or blueway commencing at Portumna Bridge to the Lough Derg Water Recreation Park, travelling by way of a new boardwalk, and onwards to Portumna Forest Park.
Phase 2 will see a new 8 berth marina, incorporating boat pump-out at Connaught Harbour.
Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that the project will be a major boost to local activity tourism and comes at a much-needed time following the economic impact of the pandemic.
He says it represents a €1.5m investment - to hear more, tune in to Galway Bay fm news on the hour...
