Meath Co Co - MH-COMM-24-05 - Preparation of the Meath County Outdoor Recreation Plan

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Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, The National Outdoor Recreation Strategy, sets out Irelands ambition to create a more coordinated and sustainable approach to the development, management and utilisation of Irelands outdoors. Central to the strategy's implementation are Outdoor Recreation Officers (OROs), dedicated professionals tasked with coordinating and facilitating outdoor recreational leadership at a county level. Meath have successfully been selected to host one of the 6 pilot Outdoor Recreation Officers. One of the key roles of the Outdoor Recreation Officers is to facilitate the development of a County Outdoor Recreation Plan. These plans serve as tailored roadmaps, reflecting the unique characteristics and needs of each county. Through extensive consultation and planning, the County Outdoor Recreation plans will outline strategies for the development and management of outdoor recreation resources, ranging from hiking trails and cycling routes to water-based activities and nature reserves. Meath County Council have been successful in securing funding, in collaboration with Meath Local Sports Partnership, to engage a consultant to develop Meath’s Outdoor Recreation Plan 2024 – 2029. The development of the plan must be completed within 6 months from the award of the contract. A County Outdoor Recreation Plan Project Team has been established to oversee the development of the plan.