The Cathaoirleach, CEO and senior managers in Tipperary County Council, OPW Staff from the Rock of Cashel, Jackie Meally President of Muintir na Tire and local Gardaí attended the turning of the sod for phase one of Cashel Town Park yesterday.
The Park will be located between the town centre and the Rock of Cashel and will consist of gravel walkways, a scenic boardwalk, reinforced grass paths, natural play elements, sensitive landscaping, seating and signage, a low level maze and an amphitheatre. The project also includes the resurfacing of the road to the Rock of Cashel and new natural limestone paving for the existing footpaths and the street furniture will be upgraded in the area.
The Project Manager is council engineer Frank Cussen.
Cashel based Cllr Declan Burgess says all elements have been carefully designed to honour the landscape and the historical significance of the site. The project will cost approximately €545,000 and €495,000 is provided by the Government under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The tender process is almost complete, with the contractor to start work in September with a completion date of late 2025 or early 2026.
There is currently another funding application sent to the Department to deliver further works.
The Park is intended to assist the flow of visitors between the Rock of Cashel and the town centre and be an amenity for local people.
