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Dunmore East
Four outdoor recreation projects have received more than €925k in funding for upgrade and renovation works.
It has been announced that The Crough Wood Walk, Dunmore East Coastal Walking Trail, Benvoy Beach on the Copper Coast and the walkway in the townland of Duffcarrick by Ardmore Beach will receive a total of €926,515 in funding.
The Crough Wood Walk will receive €175,505 for embankment stabilisation, the Dunmore East Coastal Walking Trail will receive €108k for the upgrade of steps and realignment of the route at Portally Cove.
Benvoy Beach on the Copper Coast will receive €143,010 to upgrade the existing access steps and, €500k has been secured for the development of 870 metres of a walkway in the townland of Duffcarrick by Ardmore Beach.
Welcoming the announcement, Waterford TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh said: “The return on investment in our outdoor amenities is immeasurable – for our local economies, for our environment and for our physical and mental health.
“This is a brilliant investment in our outdoor recreation infrastructure and will benefit communities from the Comeraghs to the Copper Coast. Community-led initiatives like St. Declan’s Way has demonstrated the benefits of active tourism.
“It has shown the way that slow and truly sustainable tourism can bring dividends to each of the communities along its route. These are the investments we need to ensure that visitors to Waterford can enjoy varied and geographically spread offerings.”
69 projects throughout Ireland received the funding and included projects like greenways, blueways, forest parks and cycling facilities. New walking trails will be established as well as access points for water activities.
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