First Progress Report From Cliff Walk Task Force

And so it begins…

atest press release from Tánaiste Simon Harris, issued on Monday, June 30th 2025…

Tánaiste and Wicklow TD Simon Harris has today welcomed the first biweekly progress report from Wicklow County Council and their appointed consultants, RPS, on the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk project.

The report, issued at the request of the Tánaiste, outlines the work completed to date and sets out a clear timeline for upcoming assessments and surveys.

“This project is a top priority for me as a local TD and as Tánaiste.

“I am very pleased to see the detailed and transparent reporting now underway.

“For too long, I felt there was a lacklustre approach to solving a key local feature for residents, tourists and businesses.

“Now we have a clear reporting structure that holds the consultants and Wicklow County council to account.

“The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk is a cherished local amenity, and its restoration and long-term safety are hugely important to our community.”

The report outlines a number of key milestones reached since the contract was awarded on June 16th.

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“I am glad to see the completion of an initial site walkover survey and the gathering of critical background information. Upcoming work includes further on-site assessments this week, a drone survey in mid-July, and stakeholder meetings later in the month.”

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In summary to date on the cliff walk project:

⦿ 16th June 2025 – Contract award and kick off meeting, initial site walkover survey

⦿ 19th June 2025 – Background information received from WCC

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⦿ 23rd June 2025 – Further background information received from WCC

⦿ 23rd June 2025 – Initial walkover survey report issued to WCC

⦿ 26th June 2025 – Proposed survey area issued to WCC for comment

Upcoming work:

⦿ W/C 30th June 2025 – Further surveys including assessment of risk areas, review of historic instability.

⦿ W/C 14th July 2025 – Drone survey scheduled (video footage and 3D textured model of target area).

⦿ W/C 21st July 2025 – Meeting with Iarnrod Eireann and other stakeholders.

Wicklow County Council are continuing to liaise with RPS on an ongoing basis to ensure the project proceeds on schedule.

“I want to reiterate that I fully expect these updates will continue every two weeks, providing transparency and momentum for the project.

“I want to thank Wicklow County Council and the team at RPS for their ongoing work, and I look forward to seeing a step change when it comes to progressing this issue.

“This is about getting the job done once and for all and about keeping everyone informed of the progress to date.

The next meeting of the Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk Management Committee will take place on Tuesday, 8th July, at 12 noon in the Civic Offices in Bray.