A feasibility plan being prepared to turn the river Erkina into a Blueway trail amenity for locals and tourists is also being seen as a way to tackle flooding of land and property. Work is being carried out by a local engineer to assess the potential of the proposal which already has the support of State agencies and Laois County Council. Blueways Ireland is a recreation and tourism initiative centred on outdoor activity along the waterways of Ireland…
Leinster Express, 04/09/16. Read the full article ‘Blueway amenity could help solve Erkina flooding‘.

Blueway amenity could help solve Erkina flooding
Blueway amenity could help solve Erkina flooding, Leinster Express