6 areas in Kildare to receive their share of €380K to fund town renewal projects

Five towns across Kildare will benefit from a massive influx of over €380,000 in funding as part of a government scheme that will help fund a variety of projects in towns in that area of the county.

Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has said that Athy, Kildare town, Ballymore Eustace, Timolin, Prosperous and Ballitore are to benefit from funding under the €10m Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

“My colleague, the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys, has today (Friday) announced that 172 towns and villages across the country are set to benefit from €10 million in funding under the 2016 Town and Village Renewal Scheme," said Deputy Heydon.

“I am delighted that this includes €280,000 for 5 South Kildare Towns and Villages Athy, Kildare Town, Ballymore Eustace, Timolin and Ballitore.  The funds will assist a range of worthy projects in the towns in conjunction with local community groups and businesses.

Deputy Heydon went on to outline exactly where the money will be going, with Athy and Kildare Town set to receive more than half of the funding between them for town centre projects.

“€95,000 will go towards the upgrade of the town square in Athy.  €95,000 will go towards consultants to work on a framework for the town centre in Kildare Town, €45,000 is allocated for landscape enhancement in Ballymore Eustace, €20,000 for a feature at the entrance to Timolin, and €25,000 for the Tanyard Project in Ballitore. €100,000 has been allocated for landscape enhancement and a car park at Prosperous," he stated.

“I welcome the funding which is a great boost to these South Kildare communities and I look forward to working with locals groups to see the projects brought to a reality.”