Greenway can open up new Wexford tourism line – Codd

The opening of a greenway along the Rosslare to New Ross Rail Line could revitalise South Wexford, save struggling local businesses and open up a whole new tourism industry in the county, according to one local election candidate. Aontu's Jim Codd says the greenway could be the perfect link between Rosslare Europort and the beautiful, artisan-filled villages of South Wexford.

“Greenways have acted as economic and social stimuluses’ wherever they have been opened,” Mr Codd said. “They have revived dying rural villages, created new industry based on sustainable tourism and provided safe green areas for families. They are the perfect model for opening up rural Wexford to international tourism.”

“The proposed Rosslare to Waterford Greenway could be the catalysis for an innovative new tourism industry for rural South Wexford. It could create jobs, save businesses and bring new revenue into the local economy. The positives far outweigh the negatives.”

“I understand the concerns some people may have with the plan. Obviously reroutes will be needed on places to stop the greenway running through private property. Efforts must also be taken to preserve the now defunct Rosslare to Waterford Rail Line, either by running the track parallel to the rail line or by covering the line with temporary, removable track. This rail line will certainly be needed for industry in the future.”