Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has today welcomed funding of €150,000 for three towns in Galway to support the development of a range of ‘Town Centre First’ projects.
Eyrecourt, Clonbur and Ahascragh will receive funding to support pre-development works for projects and support costs including detailed design, planning, procurement, professional fees, assessments and other development costs.
Eyrecourt and Clonbur will receive €50,000 each, while Ahascragh will receive €48,925.
Ahascragh
Welcoming the funding, Minister Rabbitte said:
I’m delighted to see this funding going to Eyrecourt, Clonbur and Ahascragh which will see a range of initiatives pursued by the Local Authority to breathe new life into amenities in these areas. These exciting projects will undoubtedly have a positive impact on these three communities.
Eyrecourt will see the development of a playground, skate park and outdoor community recreation area, while the Clonbur project relates to the refurbishment and renovation of the community centre, and an assessment of the Court House, which has been vacant for over 20 years.
Clonbur
The works in Ahascragh, meanwhile, will progress the redevelopment of the local parish hall.
These are all meaningful projects that will make a real difference to the people living in these communities.
Clonbur
and she continued:
Some of our towns are facing significant challenges and opportunities that require a coordinated and comprehensive response, and this Town Centre First initiative is one way the government is addressing this.
Such funding ensures town centres can function as the sustainable and vibrant heart of the communities they serve, in ways that are adaptable and appropriate to 21st century needs,
concluded Minister Rabbitte.
Galway |
Eyrecourt |
€48,925.00 |
Project will progress and complete design studies and obtain planning permission for a playground, skate park and outdoor community recreation space beside the village square in Eyrecourt. |
Galway |
Clonbur |
€50,000.00 |
Project relates to the refurbishment and renovation of the community centre in Clonbur.Project will draft and agree detailed designs and estimates to progress the project to shovel ready stage.A second project element is for a health and safety structural report on the Court House which has been vacant for over 20 years. |
Galway |
Ahascragh |
€50,000.00 |
Project will complete detailed designs and engage professionals to progress redevelopment of the local parish hall. |
Town Centre First
Town Centre First contains 33 unique actions which will give our towns the tools and resources they need to become more viable and attractive places in which to live, work, visit and run a business.
Town Regeneration Officers in all relevant Local Authority areas are being funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development to drive forward Town Centre First on a local level.
The National Town Centre First Office is a key driver of Town Centre First, capturing good practice and building the skills and competencies of Town Regeneration Officers, town teams and local authorities to deliver Town Centre First.
