€195,000 for Wexford towns and villages

By Dan Walsh

A welcome allocation of €195,000 funding for Covid-19 adaptations in Wexford towns and villages is being delivered under the Accelerated Measure of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. The funding is welcomed by Minister of State for Law Reform and Wexford TD James Browne.

Wexford town will benefit from €40,000 for a shop local campaign, shop front enhancement, street furniture, pedestrian zones and public realm improvement works. Meanwhile, Enniscorthy town received funding of €40,000 to adapt vacant buildings that will facilitate remote working and training and services for students.

Rosslare Municipal District will receive €40,000 for village street improvement works, canopies, furniture and bike stands while Carrig-on-Bannow and Wellingtonbridge will receive €25,000 for village centre enhancements including public realm works. Kilmuckridge will receive funding of €25,000 for a sheltered and landscaped outdoor space with seating and cycling facilities while Christmas festivals and craft fairs in Bunclody, Bree and Ferns will benefit from €25,000 in funding.

This funding will enable towns and villages to implement immediate measures that will encourage people into towns and villages to shop and socialise, while adhering to public health guidelines.  The funding is facilitated through the Government’s July Stimulus package.

Minister Browne commented, “Wexford’s rural towns and villages have always played a huge role in supporting businesses and communities by providing spaces for people to meet, socialise and shop locally. Recognising their importance to the economic and social well-being of rural areas, the Town and Village Renewal Scheme has invested significantly in towns and villages over the last number of years.   

“The scheme is now more important than ever to assist businesses and communities to address the challenges that Covid-19 has brought to County Wexford towns and villages. The results of this funding are already being seen in towns and villages, together with local communities, are rethinking the use of our public spaces. I look forward to seeing the impact of these projects over the coming months so that County Wexford communities can make the most of what our towns and villages have to offer”, concluded Minister Browne.