Sports, Recreational & Water Facilities Hub Announced For Monasterevin

Wednesday, 15 December 2021 16:19

By Caoimhe Harney

The water hub will be located between the River Barrow and the Grand Canal.

Monastervin are to receive a new water sports recreational facility, to be located between the River Barrow and Grand Canal at Moore’s Lock, Monasterevin.

The Water Hub will enhance the ongoing development of the Barrow Blueway as well as investment by Kildare Sports Partnership and the Monasterevin Blueway Kayak Club.

The Sports Hub is to be located on lands owned by the Sisters of Charity at Moore Abbey, Monasterevin.

The 9-acre site will be planned and developed as a multi-purpose sports and recreational precinct, including indoor and outdoor facilities and playing fields.

According to Cllr Kevin Duffy; “This announcement is the outcome of 2 years of collaboration between many partners and local clubs. It’s a significant milestone towards delivering sports and recreational amenities of strategic importance for our community."

Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today, Cllr Duffy welcomed the development:

Joe Boland, Director of Services, Kildare County Council commented: “The Council is delighted to have reached this important milestone and have a clear vision for the development of these new facilities for Monasterevin. It’s an outstanding example of collaboration with the people of Monasterevin as well as the wider South Kildare community”.

Work is now ongoing on developing the draft planning and design documents in consultation with the partners and local community groups.

The announcement came during a Kildare-Newbridge Municipal District meeting, that in partnership with the Monasterevin Development Association, Waterways Ireland and the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary the Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding which sets an agreement to develop new Sports, Recreational and Water hubs facilities in Monasterevin.