Kildare County Council awarded more than €15m in funding for six regeneration projects
Kildare County Council (KCC) has been awarded more than €15 million in funding for six ambitious projects focused on regeneration.
The allocations were announced by the Minister for Housing , Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD (Fianna Fáil) and fall under under two categories of the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund (TCRIF).
They form part of a national investment package which aims to support urban regeneration and to help develop sustainable communities throughout Ireland.
According to KCC, the package includes funding of €6m for the refurbishment of Kildare Town Community Centre, as well as more than €4m each to Maynooth ’s Harbour Field Park and Murtagh’s Corner Project in Naas .
Moreover, a further €450,000 has been awarded to progress two key projects in Celbridge, Donaghcomper Amenity Lands, the redevelopment of the Parochial House and lands, and for the preparation of a masterplan for the Newbridge Central Settlement Consolidation Site.
KCC also claims that the approved projects will help deliver key elements of its regeneration ambitions and will go towards supporting both the ongoing renewal of town centres and the enhancement of public infrastructure.
Welcoming the announcement the Cathaoirleach / Mayor of the County of Kildare, councillorTim Durkan (Fine Gael), said: “This is a very positive announcement for County Kildare and for the communities in Celbridge, Maynooth, Kildare Town, Naas and Newbridge. “
He also asserted: “The funding will support meaningful improvements to public amenities creating places that are more attractive and accessible for residents and visitors alike”.
In addition, Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive of KCC, said that the overall investment will enable KCC ‘to move forward with a number of projects that will enhance community facilities, public spaces and town centres across the county’.
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