Today, €870,094 in grants was confirmed for more than 100 community projects in Laois.
€870,094 has been allocated to Laois under the Government’s Town and Village Renewal Scheme, with an additional €284,032 going to projects under the Community Enhancement Programme scheme.
Who will receive what
Here are the following projects set to receive funds under the Town and Village scheme:
Borris in Ossory Development of a new town park/ public amenity and looped walkway – €40,000
Camross Village Hub – €55,649
Clonaslee Upgrade the Community Centre €85,245
Durrow – Conversion of existing buildings to community centre €200,000
Errill – Build sensory and biodiversity rich garden in village centre €20,000
Mountmellick – Enhancements to Community Art Centre €98,000
Mountrath – Renovation of part of former convent school for community €100,000
Portarlington – Enhancement, increased accessibility and security in Portarlington People’s Park €100,000
Rathdowney – Village enhancements €40,000
Timahoe – Village Enhancements €76,000
Laois TD and Minister Charlie Flanagan welcomed the funding.
“Fine Gael in Government is using the benefits of the economic recovery to support the growth and development of rural Ireland, and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme is a key part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development.
“The Scheme focuses on projects which can help to enhance rural towns and villages with populations of less than 5,000 people, with a particular emphasis on stimulating economic development,” he said.
More than €21.2 million is being allocated to groups nationally under the scheme. Offaly projects are getting €1.3 million.
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