Blueways Ireland Development Project
Client: Sport Ireland, Waterways Ireland, Failte Ireland
The Challenge
To establish structures, processes and guidelines to ensure Blueways in Ireland are sustainable, safe and of a consistent quality.
The Role
The project involved the delivery of the following components:
- A review of international best practice to make recommendation relating to development, management and promotion of water trails
- Development of recommendations on a suitable structure to co-ordinate and manage Blueways in Ireland
- Defining of the development pathway for all Blueway developers and produce a Blueway Development & Management Guide which gives clear guidance on Concept, Feasibility, Technical Standards, Funding, Maintenance, Auditing, Promotion & Monitoring for Blueways in Ireland
Project Partners
Project Steering Group:
- Sport Ireland
- Waterways Ireland
- Failte Ireland
- Sport Northern Ireland
- Tourism Northern Ireland