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
€45,000
Central Library, Waterford City
Create new meeting space and purchase equipment for same
€45,000
Tramore
Installation of outdoor gym, skateboard park & upgrade to existing sensory playground
€295,000
Dungarvan
Installation of outdoor gym
€45,000
WCCC & Autism support Dungarvan
Installation of sensory equipment in council playground
€45,000
Dungarvan
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
€45,000
Tallow GAA
Develop  community walkway around pitches
€17,000
Modeligo community development
Upgrade sports field facilities
€17,000
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.”