Phase 1 will commence in November 2023 taking approx. 20 weeks. The physical works included in Phase 1 are:

• At Sean Healy Park – construction of new footpaths, hard paved areas and widening of the Suir Blueway including associated landscaping and services/utilities to serve the proposed and future uses.
• The Suir Blueway will be extended to connect to North Quay to provide cycleway and pedestrian linkages from Sean Healy Park to Ormond Castle.
• Upgrade of the Castle Street approach to Ormond Castle Park.
• Undertaking of ecological and amenity improvements within Castle Park grounds including new lighting along Strand Walk and repointing of Castle Park walls.