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The Fermoy viaduct, once used as the scene for a daring aerial movie stunt, has fallen into disrepair leading to a call by local councillor, John Murphy, to have the iron work repaired. He raised the matter at the recent meeting of Fermoy Town Council by way of a motion calling on Cork County Council to do the repairs. He said it was 'a shame to see it in its present condition'.
Fermoy town manager, Katherine Walsh, undertook to take the matter up with the relevant county council official. Neither she nor Cllr Murphy appeared to be aware of a plan already in train for it to be developed as a public amenity. Cllr Tadhg O'Donovan told them the local partnership group have a plan for it, in conjunction with Cork County Council.
"It's in hand. There is some work done but more to be done," Cllr Noel McCarthy confirmed.
CIE own part of the structure and the county council own part, Michael Cremin senior executive officer, told The Avondhu. He confirmed that the council is in discussions with Avondhu Blackwater Partnership with a view to developing it as part of an amenity walk around the town.
ABP are sourcing EU funding to develop the project. They've already had a structural survey done on the bridge. Michael Cremin confirmed that, as part of the plan, people would be able to access the bridge to enjoy the spectacular views it affords.
The viaduct, spanning the Blackwater, is a striking local landmark. It was made famous by the 1966 World War One film 'The Blue Max' in which a stunt pilot flew the plane under the smallest arch. Filming took place in 1965 while the Mallow-Waterford railway line was still operational. The line closed two years later.
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