€494,266 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on rural roads in Waterford as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural Future’ programme.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD.
Our Rural Future is the Government's five-year policy for Rural Ireland, with the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) running under the programme.
The Scheme was designed to support the continued improvement of rural roads and improve access to rural homes, farms, and outdoor amenities such as rivers, lakes, mountains, and beaches.
Local authorities normally do not maintain rural roads and laneways but under the LIS they are responsible for identifying and prioritising what roads need improvement.
Waterford Senator, John Cummins, is the Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government & Heritage. He is welcoming the funding.
"This funding further displays our commitment to boosting and connecting rural Waterford, and I look forward to seeing the extra progress made with this funding,” he said.
The LIS was re-introduced in 2017 and over 10,000 landowners and rural residents nationwide have benefitted to date. All works under the scheme must be completed by the end of the year.
Prior to the funding announcement, each Local Authority was asked to consult with local residents and landowners in order to identify road and laneway projects where works could start immediately.
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