Killaloe Municipal District is “quietly confident” its efforts to secure State funding for two major projects in East Clare will prove successful.
It comes as Clare County Council has submitted a funding application for what are being described as “transformational” public realm regeneration and enhancement projects in Crusheen and Killaloe-Ballina.
Funds are being sought for the reopening of Crusheen Railway Station as well as the development of a multi-purpose community enterprise hub and creche in the village.
Additionally, an application has been submitted for public realm revitalisation in Killaloe-Ballina town centres including the transformation of the vacant Killaloe Courthouse into a cultural and musical venue.
The applications have been made under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund which can make up to €1 million available to a local authority for the purpose of feasibility and project development works.
As Killaloe-Ballina straddles the Clare-Tipperary border however, the application is a joint effort from both local authorities, meaning up to €2 million can be awarded for this project.
Speaking on Clare Fm’s Morning Focus, Senior Coordinator of Killaloe Municipal District, Brian McCarthy believes they have a strong case.
The Department of Rural and Community Development is expected to announce successful RRDF applicants by September of this year.
After this point, should the East Clare projects be successful, further funding can be applied for to deliver the works.
Killaloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Tony O’Brien says the investment would allow his hometown to become a more “sustainable community”.
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