Tallow in West Waterford is set to receive €100,000 under the The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative.
Businesses, property owners, and retailers are being urged to apply for the funding.
Tallow is one of 26 towns and villages around the country that will benefit from an overall pot of €2.6 million.
Under the Streetscape Enhancement Initiative, retailers and property owners will be provided with grants that they can use to improve the facades of their buildings, carry out artwork or install features such as street furniture or canopies.
A face-lift for towns and villages
The overall purpose of the Scheme is to give our towns and villages a face-lift and make them more attractive places to live, work or visit.
Making the announcement, Minister Humphreys said, “When I announced this initiative last year, there was a hugely positive reaction from businesses and retailers.
"I’m therefore delighted to announce 26 additional towns that will benefit from €2.6 million in funding from my Department.
"We all take pride in our rural towns and villages and want them to be as attractive and welcoming as possible and that’s exactly what Streetscapes is all about.
"I want as many businesses and property owners to get involved over the next few weeks and to avail of this funding. You may wish to give the front of your shop a new lease of life and repaint it in bright, vibrant colours.
"Perhaps you want to cover your windowsills with flowers and plants or purchase street furniture, canopies for your customers to enjoy. Or maybe you have an even bolder idea.
"This time round, I’m encouraging neighbouring businesses to submit a joint application to their local authority if they have a more ambitious proposal. For example, under the first tranche of funding, some businesses transformed their facades with attractive murals – that’s one way to make your town stand out.”
"Maximum impact" for the community
Richie Walsh, Senior Rural Development Officer, Waterford City and County Council said, “Waterford City and County Council’s Rural Development team is delighted with the announcement of €100,000 for Tallow under the Street Enhancement Scheme.
"While the specifics of the scheme are not yet finalised, the team will be shortly engaging with property owners and with local community organisations in Tallow to ensure that the maximum impact can be achieved for the community.”
Local authorities will manage the initiative locally and will be advertising for applications in the coming weeks. The initiative is a key part of Our Rural Future and will make our rural towns and villages more vibrant and attractive places to live, work and visit.
The types of projects that could be supported include:
Strategic collaboration between property owners to paint buildings and/or shopfronts in vibrant colours
Upgrade or restoration of historic / traditional shopfronts
Provision of street planting, shrubbery, trees and flowers boxes
Installation of canopies
Murals/public artwork
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