€15,109 allocation for upgrades to Kildare playground welcomed

Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries, and the Marine, and Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon has welcomed funding of €15,109 for upgrades to a playground in Athy, Co Kildare.

Playground upgrades are due to take place at the People's Park in Athy, following funding allocated to Kildare County Council under the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation.

Speaking of the funding this week, Minister Heydon said: “I am delighted to see this funding of €15,109 for the People’s Park that will benefit so many children in Athy. Every child should have access to a safe and modern play area and I know this is a popular area for families in Athy.

“The benefits of outdoor play for children are well known – it’s good for their health, they can make new friends, it inspires the imagination and brings excitement into young lives.  We want to see these upgrades so that our playgrounds are more accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable for all children.

“I look forward to seeing the completed project in The People’s Park. I know this project will have a major impact on the vibrancy of our local community.

“As part of this scheme councils had to consult with local children and young people to receive any funding, so children in Athy are at the heart of this project and I hope families across the area will avail of this upgraded play area.”

Concluding, Minister Heydon said: “With the continued growth of our large towns in Kildare, particularly Newbridge, and Kildare Town, there is an increasing need for suitable play and recreation facilities to suit, and I will continue to work with colleagues to deliver them.”

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