Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, announced recently that he has given sanction to West Limerick Resources to approve funding of €195,101.47 to Shanagolden Community Council to develop the local community park. The project consists of two elements: (a) an off-road walkway around the perimeter of the park to provide safe walking and exercise facilities, and (b) a changing room and toilet facilities for users of the park. The funding is being provided under the Village Renewal and Development measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
Announcing the funding Minister Hogan said:
” I am delighted that the Rural Development Programme is in a position to support Shanagolden Community Council in providing these much-needed facilities, at an estimated total project cost of €260,135.30, which will cater for the needs of all members of the community who use the park”.
The LEADER elements of the Rural Development Programme currently offer, and will continue to offer, significant financial resources to communities all over Ireland. With a budget of €105 million for 2013, it is critically important that communities continue to come up with ideas that will reinvigorate their localities and avail of the resources available to develop all aspects of their communities into the future.
The Minister added: ” This project will now go back to the Board of West Limerick Resources for final approval. This is in line with the EU’s ”bottom-up” approach to rural development”
Source: Environ.ie – €200,000 Funding Approved for the Development of the Community Park Co. Limerick
