There will a new opportunity to seek State funding for Dublin's proposed white-water rafting facility according to the city council's chief executive.
Owen Keegan said the €25 million plan had failed to attract sport funding previously as it had failed to meet criteria.
But he said the current tendering process would establish a clearer cost and it would be then up to city councillors to decide.
Councillors originally voted to give the facility the go-ahead in December 2019 although the cost had already increased to €22m from €12m.
Council officials said this was because of design changes including the need for a water treatment centre and the construction of two new buildings.
The facility is backed by Dublin Fire Brigade as they would get a water rescue training centre.
The white-water rafting centre would be modelled on a similar facility in Cardiff.
There are also plans for a sea pool nearby at Seán O'Casey Bridge which is estimated to cost €15m.
However, Mr Kelly said the facility, which is predicted to attract at least 36,000 visitors a year, will start to turn a profit from the second year onwards.
He said the white-water rafting would be hired out at a cost of €50 a head and this income would allow use by the local community.
A similar facility in Cardiff attracts 85,000 visitors a year, said Mr Kelly.
Cllr Christy Burke, who is chair of the Central Area Committee, said there will be local jobs in the construction and there will also be an opportunity for local young people to train as instructors.
The proposal was passed by 37 votes in favour to 19 against.
