The announcement of almost €21m in government funding for projects across Cork city is “wonderful news” and a “huge vote of confidence” in the council’s executive and elected members, the city’s lord mayor has said.
A total of €20.45m has been allocated to the city under the Town and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund with €7.5m going to the English Market Regeneration and Enhancement Project and another €7.5m to the Douglas Street Public Realm Enhancement Scheme.
In addition, €5m is going to the Blarney Civic Centre and €150,000 each to the Douglas Village Renewal Strategy, the North Main Street Design Concept and Implementation Strategy, and the Cook Street, Marlborough Street, Prince’s Street, Grafton Street, and Rochford’s Lane Renewal Scheme.
“All in all, six projects applied for, six approved, over €20m received from the government. Huge credit to the team here in Cork City Council for putting those proposals together and for getting this across the line,” the city’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Damian Boylan, said at a city council meeting this week.
The city council’s Chief Executive Valerie O’Sullivan said that “city centre projects are beginning to be funded as well as those beyond the city centre and it’s great to see it. We’re delighted.” She paid tribute to the executive team who put “a lot of work into this.”
In total over €409m is being made available to local authorities under the scheme. Projects prioritised include the redevelopment of vacant or underused sites, public realm enhancements, and community and civic infrastructure.
Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme.