The National Parks and Wildlife Service has awarded the contract for a new Mornington Dune Protection Plan to Aster Environmental Consultants.
Welcoming the news, Local Fine Gael Councillor Sharon Tolan, who is also a member of the Working Group established by NPWS, said:
“I am absolutely delighted that we are finally making progress on this very concerning and complicated issue.
“Our dunes in Mornington are part of a very sensitive and special habitat and continue to suffer by overuse and abuse.
“It is important that, collectively as a community, we do all we can to protect these dunes for future generations, before it’s too late.
“It is also crucial at this stage that Meath County Council provide suitable parking for visitors to the area.
“This plan will need support from landowners, NPWS, Meath County Council and the public, and I am looking forward to working with everyone in the coming weeks to achieve the best outcome for this beautiful and important site.”
