Plans to 'beautify' Bantry are in the pipeline

Major culverting of the West Cork town is to be undertaken as part of its flood defences.

Major culvert and flood-relief works are to be undertaken in Bantry providing a chance to upgrade the streetscapes and environment of the West Cork town. Picture: Denis Scannell

A blueprint to 'beautify' Bantry is expected to be drawn up to allow a public realm revamp to run in conjunction with the town's multi-million euro flood relief scheme.

It has also been suggested such projects become the norm in other towns in Co Cork when they undergo similar major sewerage, water or road upgrades.