With the examination of Phase One of the "Coastal Zone" stretching from Booterstown to Sandycove and including the villages and towns in that region, completed – only half the job is done. It is necessary for the fullest potential of the "Dublin’s Riviera" product to be realised and fully appreciated for its truly unique and unrivalled position as the major tourism/visitor asset of the County for the area to be extended to the southern border of the County.

8.1 EXTENSION OF AREA

The area to the south of this present "Coastal Zone" is different in many respects and yet, much of the same procedures and solutions to the care, management and promotion of this area can be drawn from this present study.

The area to the south is greatly enhanced by the wide sections of parkland, marine facilities, islands and beaches. Again, this area is readily accessible to the same market as the first area of the "Coastal Zone" by DART.

Therefore, this proposal seeks the extension of the "Coastal Zone" study to cover the County’s entire coastline, including its extensive parklands and islands on that coast.

8.2 FEASIBILITY STUDY

This proposal urges the County Council to establish a working group to undertake a feasibility study on the various aspects of this proposal and especially, the various options for investment and development.

The possibilities afforded, should the Church Street Station option prove an attractive and acceptable development of the Carlisle Pier, that contact be established with Orlando City Council and the management of Church Street Station, to both view the site and to attract investors.

Possible participants from the "Coastal Zone" should be invited to make submissions on the outline plan following its adoption by the County Council and before it is submitted for a further round of public consultation.

The identification of priorities and a detailed costing could be obtained from within the County Council’s own resources and all Grant Aid funding can be determined likewise.