Funding boost of almost €1.5 million for Waterford projects under Community Recognition Fund

Thirteen projects in Waterford are to benefit from funding of €1,421,869 under the Community Recognition Fund, it has been confirmed. 

Waterford Fine Gael Senator John Cummins has welcomed the announcement of the funding under the Community Recognition Fund which was established by Minister Heather Humphreys to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities, in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries.

Senator Cummins said: “I want to compliment Minister Humphrey’s for firstly establishing such a fund and more importantly for the swift turnaround in applications. This €50 million fund was only opened in January, with a closing date of mid-March and now we see the funding being allocated today in Mid-May. By any measure that is a very quick turnaround for a €50 million fund and I am delighted that communities across Waterford city and county will benefit to the tune of nearly €1.5 million”. 

“This Fund aims to support the development of facilities that will be used in the future by all members of the community, and I look forward to seeing the swift delivery of these projects on the ground across Waterford,” he said.

List of successful Waterford projects;

WAP, 28 Mary’s Street, Waterford City

Purchase of equipment for integration centre

Upgrade Building

€17,000

8 Thomas Street, Waterford City

Develop a green space (pocket park)

€395,000

St. Patrick’s Gateway Centre, Waterford City

Resurface Garden Path

Install benches/Create Sensory Garden

€45,000

RSC, Waterford City

Relining Athletics track

Upgrade of emergency lights & CCTV

Central Library, Waterford City

Create new meeting space and purchase equipment for same

Tramore

Installation of outdoor gym, skateboard park & upgrade to existing sensory playground

€295,000

Dungarvan

Installation of outdoor gym

WCCC & Autism support Dungarvan

Installation of sensory equipment in council playground

Installation of MUGA at Dungarvan Sports Centre

€195,000

Lismore GAA Community Centre

Upgrade of facilities in community centre, dressing rooms and clubhouse

€145,000

Dunmore East

Installation of Outdoor Gym

Tallow GAA

Develop  community walkway around pitches

Modeligo community development

Upgrade sports field facilities

Total

€1,421,869

Announcing the allocations this morning, Minister Humphreys said: “As a nation we always respond to people in need and I am proud to say that we have stepped up to the plate again.

“And as a Government we recognise that this has put additional pressure on the facilities in some areas so this Fund is to provide additional infrastructure that will benefit all members of our communities, young and old. 

“I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this funding will have on the ground in communities all across Ireland.”