€273,729 in funding has been announced for 28 projects in Waterford.
The funding awarded under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025 will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs.
The list includes over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025, with €273,729 going to 28 projects in Waterford.
Examples of projects being funded include:
● €20,000 for the Church of the Immaculate Conception
● €20,000 for Curraghmore house
● €14,000 for the Thatched Cottage, Matthews Cross, Kilmeaden
● €11,000 for the Franciscan Friary, 21 Lady Lane
● €11,000 Saint John’s Catholic Church, Parnell Street, Waterford City
● €10,000 for the Meeting Place, Upper Branch Road
Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, John Cummins has welcomed the funding: “I am delighted to announce this funding today for Waterford that will greatly assist with protecting our historic buildings which contribute to our community’s sense of identity.
“This year’s grants will be used to repair, restore, and protect historic structures in Waterford from modest traditional homes to landmark public buildings."
In addition to the funding provided under BHIS, owners, and custodians will themselves commit an estimated €29.5m to these projects from private sources.
€1.25m of the €8.1m in total funding will be allocated to thatched buildings. This consists of €600,000 from the dedicated Historic Thatched Buildings stream and an additional €650,000 awarded from the mainstream of the BHIS.
A total of €41,060 will be awarded to 3 thatch projects in Waterford.
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