Works are underway currently on the enhancement of the Tipperary Hills

Last year Tipperary County Council was awarded €500,000 under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme for the project.

The area which is known locally as The Hills is located just off the centre of the town and covers an area of approximately 21 acres.

The Hills provides residents and visitors to the town with a much-loved amenity space.

The works will see a range of improvements provided, including improved access and pathways, new picnic benches and furniture, landscaping and planting, reflective areas, and an upgrade of the Flat Hollow kick-about area.

The €0.5m investment from the Department of Rural and Community Development is being matched by a further contribution of €125,000 from Tipperary County Council giving a total project value of €625,000.

It is a project of the Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force.

Written by Martin Quinn