Community help urged as beaches set for revamp

Monday, February 18, 2013

By iln Quinlan

Several of West Corks blue flag beaches are set for a facelift as part of a new initiative.

Work has already been carried out at Inchydoney Beach under the scheme, where the West Cork Development Partnership (WCDP) contributed about 183,000 to landscaping at Virgin Marys Point.

The work was carried out in partnership with the Inchydoney Lodge and Spa Hotel.

Work has also begun on a renovation project at the Warren beach in the village of Rosscarbery.

Meanwhile, WCDP is in negotiations with locals at Tragumna Beach, about an upgrade of facilities.

We are happy to talk to other communities who are interested in upgrading their beaches, said Ian Dempsey, chief executive of WCDP.

We look at it on a project-by-project basis. All of these beaches are located along the proposed Wild Atlantic Way and we decided on this project largely because of the beaches extremely high amenity value.

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Community help urged as beaches set for revamp