It's hoped that an application for the Shannon Blueway extension will be lodged towards the end of this year.
Proposals include the extension route from Leitrim Village to Carrick-on-Shannon.
Project officials are continuing engagement with landowners and valuation specialists to advance voluntary land acquisition agreements.
While an Environmental Impact Assessment Report is to be published ahead of the planning application submission.
Cllr Cormac Flynn says ultimately, it's about providing safe amenities locally:
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