Six Wicklow community projects receive cash boost

SIX projects submitted by Wicklow County Council under the 2020 Accelerated Town and Village Scheme have been approved by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The total approved for Wicklow comes to € 139,950 and includes projects in Balinaclash, Enniskerry, Laragh, Tinahely and Baltinglass as well as a village pod project.

Welcoming the approval, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council, Cllr Pat Kennedy said: ‘All six projects, spread across different communities throughout the county, will significantly enhance a number of towns and villages at a very difficult time and give a much needed boost to the communities.’

The Balinaclash project is to upgrade the community centre while in Enniskerry, public seating, signage and shop front improvements are among the project details.

The recently damaged Men’s Shed facility in Tinahely will be able to complete repairs and alterations.

Laragh will see improvements for pedestrians whilst Baltinglass were successful in their application to enhance the streetscape through a painting scheme.

Frank Curran, Chief Executive stated: ‘ Congratulations to all groups involved in the individual applications. Council staff will now work in partnership with all the successful groups, to carry out the work as speedily as possible.’

He paid tribute to all who had completed the applications.