Funding for seven projects including one from Tipp
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the allocation of €5.5 million in funding to seven projects under the €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.
This is the second and final announcement of successful projects arising from the latest Category 2 call. On June 25th, €13 million in Government funding was announced for 24 projects.
The successful projects announced today are:
Ø Kildare - The Kildare Town Renewal Plan: Over €1.75 million in RRDF funding has been approved. Led by Kildare County Council, this project will prepare plans for the redesign of the Market Square and for a pedestrian link from the Kildare Village Outlet into the Town Centre.
Ø Limerick: Dereliction and re-use for housing development in the core of towns and villages in Limerick. €1 million in RRDF funding has been approved, in addition to €1.5m already provided to support this project. Led by Limerick City and County Council, this proposal will prepare plans to bring derelict properties back into use, with an emphasis on housing, in the core areas of towns and villages in rural Limerick.
Ø Kerry - Cahersiveen Town Centre Regeneration Project: €1 million in RRDF funding has been approved, in addition to over €1 million in support already provided. Led by Kerry County Council, this project will design the interventions necessary to regenerate key areas within the town centre, including through the preparation of a Daniel O’Connell Quarter.
Ø Tipperary - A Pathway to the Regeneration of Cahir Town Centre. Almost €633,000 has been approved. Led by Tipperary County Council, this project will progress plans for the redesign of the town centre, with a firm focus on showcasing Cahir’s historic character.
Ø Meath – Athboy Town Centre. This project has been approved €608,250 in funding. Led by Meath County Council, this project will design upgrades to the public realm, street landscaping and public spaces and allow for the reorganisation of public transport and vehicle access.
Ø Wicklow: Placemaking for Newtownmountkennedy. €357,750 has been approved under RRDF funding. Led by Wicklow County Council, this project will develop plans to enhance the public realm in the town centre, with a view to improving the pedestrian experience and creating new focal points within the town centre.
Ø Sligo: The Public Realm Enhancement of the villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point. The Department has allocated €202,000 in funding. Led by Sligo County Council, this project will develop plans for pedestrian-friendly village centres through re-designed public realm areas, walkways and addressing dereliction.
Announcing the successful projects today, Minister Humphreys said: “The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund has already established itself as a key driver of economic and social progress in rural Ireland. I view the Fund as an invaluable resource, providing the targeted, large-scale investment necessary to drive economic recovery and sustainable development in rural areas facing the challenges arising from the COVID-19 crisis.