Four Waterford Projects receive funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Today, Monday December 22nd, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, announced funding of €26 million to deliver over 100 Projects across the country.
The funding, which is provided under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and town footfall, combat dereliction and vacancy, develop pedestrian zones and outdoor spaces and boost tourism in rural Ireland.
The Scheme is administered through the local authorities, who work closely with local communities and local businesses to develop and implement proposals. The Scheme typically funds rural towns and villages with a population of up to 10,000 people.
The successful projects for Waterford City and County Council are:
- An Rinn – Development of supporting infrastructure and green space amenities. €283,386.
- Dunhill – The delivery of a planned architectural design within a former light industrial space to create additional office capacity, supporting individuals and small businesses in the Dunhill Eco Park. €300,000.
- Dunmore East- Upgrade of existing children’s play area into a modern inclusive facility plus the creation of a multi-use, enabling social inclusion within Counsellors Strand, Dunmore East. €300,000.
- Portlaw – Portlaw Park Regeneration Project, redesign and delivery of upgraded outdoor amenities for Portlaw. €300,000.
Welcoming the funding announcement, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan said, “I am delighted that these four projects have received funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
“The funding will not only help in the regeneration of these localities and communities, but it will also enable the further enhancement of amenities that will benefit local communities and local businesses, and the environmental and tourism sectors within the areas.”
Conor O’ Neill, Acting Town Regeneration Office with Waterford City and County Council added, “Today’s announcement by Minister Calleary reaffirms the ongoing support and commitment to Waterford’s rural communities from the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.”
