Waterford Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding has delivered more than €1.27 million for projects across the county.
The funding forms part of a €26 million national investment announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary.
The allocation supports town centre regeneration, local amenities, enterprise space, and community infrastructure.
National Funding Supports Rural Regeneration
The Government approved funding for 116 projects nationwide under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
The programme targets vacancy, dereliction, footfall, and social regeneration in rural towns and villages.
Local authorities will also use part of the funding to prepare projects for future investment.
Major Investment for Waterford Communities
Waterford received funding for four main regeneration projects, totalling €1,183,386.
Projects approved include:
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An Rinn: Development of green spaces and supporting infrastructure (€283,386)
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Dunhill: Conversion of a former industrial space into office facilities at Dunhill Eco Park (€300,000)
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Dunmore East: Upgrade of a children’s playground and creation of inclusive community facilities (€300,000)
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Portlaw: Regeneration of Portlaw Park with new outdoor amenities (€300,000)
These projects aim to increase social use, economic activity, and quality of life.
Funding for Waterford
Waterford also secured €87,800 under the Project Development Measure. This funding helps prepare projects for construction and future funding rounds.
Approved projects include:
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Lismore: Design work for an arts and literacy centre celebrating writer Dervla Murphy (€50,000)
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Villierstown: Planning for a riverside facilities centre with parking, lighting, and landscaping (€37,800)
The Town and Village Renewal Scheme continues to support sustainable development across rural Ireland.
The Waterford Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding will help towns attract visitors, support businesses, and strengthen communities.
The projects will move forward in partnership with local groups and Waterford City and County Council.
Welcoming the funding annoucement, Waterford TD, Government Chief Whip and Minister of State with responsibility for Mental Health, Mary Butler said:
“The Waterford Town and Village Renewal Scheme continues to have a hugely positive impact in Ireland’s rural towns and villages, and today’s investment will further strengthen this work. We will continue to roll-out investment in rural Ireland – making Waterford towns and villages better places to live, work, raise a family and run a business. Christmas has come early for all these community organisations, who are doing meaningful work on the ground every day of the week. Great credit is due to the people who put the work into the application process. It is their diligence and effort which has ensured meaningful projects in their town are awarded the funding necessary to enhance their locality”.
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