Over €780k funding for seven Waterford community projects
The announcement will see almost €800,000 distributed to Waterford City & County Council, sports clubs and other organisations to develop and enhance amenities that will benefit the wider communities of Waterford City, Dungarvan, Clonea, Abbeyside, Tallow and more. Photo: iStock
Government Chief Whip & Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, has announced €786,626 for seven community projects in Waterford under the Community Recognition Fund.
The announcement follows confirmation by her Cabinet colleague, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary TD, who announced over €17 million to deliver 212 community projects nationwide through the fund.
The Community Recognition Fund supports organisations in Waterford City, alongside towns and villages throughout the county, that welcomed new arrivals to their communities in recent years.
"This funding has enabled communities to be more inclusive and resilient through the provision and enhancement of a range of community facilities and community spaces," said Minister Butler.
This recent announcement will see almost €800,000 distributed to Waterford City & County Council, sports clubs and other organisations to develop and enhance amenities that will benefit the wider communities of Waterford City, Dungarvan, Clonea, Abbeyside, Tallow and more.
“I would like to acknowledge the sterling efforts of these community groups in preparing and submitting these applications under the Community Recognition Fund," Minister Butler said.
"Through your care and passion for your communities, real change is happening, and community infrastructure is being improved and developed like never before. Working together we are building the communities of the future.
“This Government is committed to providing supports to our communities, both urban and rural. Supports that will enable them to become inclusive, resilient, and sustainable places in which to live and raise a family, to visit and to socialise."
Those awarded funding include:
- Clonea GAA Club: €81,720 for pitch drainage and resurfacing
- Waterford City and County Council: €450,000 for phase 1 of Carrickphierish Recreation Park
- Waterford City and County Council: €50,000 for refurbishment works at Dungarvan Sports Centre
- Waterford Disability Network: €53,429 for refurbishment and courtyard works at Waterford Disability Network Enterprise House
- Ballinroad Soccer Club: €51,477 for an upgrade project at the club
- Dungarvan United Athletic Football Club: €50,000 for upgrade works on the clubhouse and outdoor track
- Tallow GAA & Camogie Club: €50,000 for the continuation of the club walkway with solar lighting
