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Over €50,000 Awarded To Midlands For Water Development

Monday, 13 June 2022 13:21

It's part of a €510,000 Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund.

Over €50,000 has been awarded to communities in the midlands for water development.

It comes as part of the €510,000 Local Authority Waters Programme Community Water Development Fund, which supports communities and groups to deliver projects that enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.

Offaly has been allocated the most in the region with €25,933.80

A total of €18,524.88 has been granted to Westmeath.

Laois received less than it's regional counterparts with €7,861.

Commenting on the announcement the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD said:

“I welcome the announcement of the Community Water Development Fund grants which will support local communities and groups to deliver projects that enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.  I am pleased that my Department funds this scheme, which is a great example of community engagement and public participation.  The Community Water Development Fund will continue to be a key measure in the new revised and strengthened River Basin Management Plan, which I plan to launch later this year alongside my colleague Minister Malcolm Noonan. The Plan aims to protect Ireland’s water quality, and to ensure we have a well-protected environment and vibrant communities for future generations.”

A full breakdown of the funding allocated to the midlands can be found below:

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