PRESS RELEASE

Cleaning of Quay walls is essential to improving the
visual impact of Cork City.

Cllr. Billy Kelleher T.D. today stated, “ there is a need for Cork Corporation to commence a phased programme of cleaning the quay walls down to the low water mark.”

“A significant part of Cork’s character is the fact that it is a tidal City and as such the quay’s are a prominent component. It is particularly important from a tourism point of view to show Cork at it’s finest.”

“With the Millennium upon us, plans for the “Millennium Bridge Project” and the illumination of the City’s bridges are under way. I have raised the idea of the cleaning programme with the Corporation.”

“While we are spending millions on the Cork Main Drainage Scheme to clean up the river it would now be timely for us to show the limestone walls at their best. They would prove to be very attractive when cleaned.”

“I feel it is very timely for such a programme to be undertaken and I hope my proposal will be approved.”