Provision of a Blueways Co-ordinator and a Blueways Development Advisor Services

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Sport Ireland, on behalf of the Blueways Partnership (ref Appendix 1 for list of partners), is contracting for the services of a Blueways Coordinator and a Blueways Development Advisor to support the delivery of the Blueways Partnership Action Plan. Blueways are a new outdoor recreation offering, which encourage local people and visitors to engage with the waterscapes through activities such as walking on a trail, canoeing on the lakes and cycling by the canals. Traditionally the natural resources of rivers, canals, lakes and coastal areas have been under-utilised by local communities and visitors. Blueways provides a platform to open up experiences on or beside these waterways. Definition of Blueways: ‘A network of approved and branded multi-activity recreational trails and sites, based on, and closely linked with the water, together with providers facilitating access to activities and experiences.’ Lot 267073: Blueways Coordinator The Blueways Coordinator will assist the Blueways Partnership in the implementation of the Blueways Partnership Action Plan and support the overall objectives of the Blueways Partnership. Below are the key areas of work and the key deliverables for the Blueways Coordinator contract. Lot 267074: Blueways Development Advisor The Blueways Development Advisor will assist the Blueways Partnership in the implementation of the Blueways Partnership Action Plan and support Blueway Developers in the development of Blueways on the island of Ireland. The Blueways Development Advisor will be the main point of contact for Blueway Developers and will act as an agent, representing the Blueways partnership at a national level. Below are the key areas of work and the key deliverables for the Blueways Development Advisor lot.