a) An internationally renowned iconic landmark within Galway City providing spectacular views of the Corrib waterways with its surrounding woodlands, university campus and historical city centre
b) physical symbol of a new sustainable green and blue Galway City The starting point of the emerging Connemara Greenway
c) A safe active travel route for people both sides of the River Corrib to their places of work, study, health, leisure and to biodiversity-rich spaces
d) A hub for a network of new riverine and ancient rustic trails leading to Coolough, Menlo, Castlegar and beyond.
Its construction enjoys huge public support as well as from across the community, educational, health, tourism, business, environmental and political sectors.
However there is deep concern that this bridge which was to have been completed over a quarter of a century ago may never materialise due to the decision by the National Transport Authority (NTA) to withdraw the funding which had previously been committed and which was necessary for its construction.
Hence local organisations from multiple sectors came together under the Build Our Bridge (BOB) slogan to campaign for the building of a piece of infrastructure that we feel will positively and dramatically transform Galway city and environs.
In a period when there are large funds being made available for new road construction in Galway city and county to cater for vehicle transport, we see the urgent need and the opportunity to provide financial state support towards a bridge that will become a key arterial hub for pedestrian and cycling access both within and beyond the city.
Support for the bridge includes Galway City Council, the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) Section of Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the University of Galway, community organisations such as the Galway City Community Network and the Galway Commuter Coalition in the city and the Connemara Greenway Alliance in the county, heritage waterways advocates such as Corrib Beo, and businesess such as Aerogen, as well as multiple schools and health advocates.
