Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has allocated €133,857 for six projects across Waterford under Measure 1 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
Three projects in Waterford are to receive the maximum funding of €30,000 each, they are Forbairt ar Cóbh Heilbhic, Passage East Trail & the creation of a Biodiversity hot spot and pocket recreation area on the Waterford Greenway at Carriganore. Tower Hill Woods Walking Trails, St. Declan's Way and the Comeragh Mountain Trails are to receive €15,885, €12,132 and €15,840 respectively to install seating, upgrade trails and way finding signage.
Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins said “ORIS has been a huge success since it was introduced by Fine Gael under the governments flagship ‘Our Rural Future’ policy. Measure 1 provides funding of up to €30,000 to develop outdoor amenities such as walkways, cycleways and other associated infrastructure”.
I am delighted to welcome today’s announcement which sees another injection of funds for Waterford outdoor recreation projects. We are very lucky here in Waterford to have so many natural beauty spots which locals and visitors alike visit and enjoy. ORIS improves amenities, making them even more enjoyable places for families. The projects will also provide a major boost to local economies on completion by attracting visitors and furthering our reputation as a destination for adventure tourism”.
Commenting on the announcement, Minister Humphreys said: “I would encourage everyone who can to get out and about, and make the most of what our countryside has to offer.”
Minister Humphreys continued: “The Government’s Rural Development policy, “Our Rural Future”, has allowed us to invest in our outdoor amenities at a level never before seen in Ireland.”
“I’m also pleased that this investment will mark another step forward in delivering on the Government’s ambitious new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy – Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’”
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