€16k for playground refurb in Cavan
Some €18,887 has also been provided for a play facility at Scotstown.
A sum of over €16,000 has been allocated for the refurbishment and upgrade of a local playground in Cavan.
The €16,665 will be used to enhance facilities in Belturbet.
The money is part of a €500,000 announcement made by Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, benefiting 28 playgrounds and play areas around the country.
Some €18,887 has also been provided for a play facility at Scotstown.
The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds.
Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access and will help to ensure that children with a diverse range of needs can avail of the benefits of high-quality play facilities alongside their peers. Some of these funded projects include the installation of wheelchair-accessible seesaws, inclusive Sensory Playground Equipment and inclusive play space, and other upgraded accessibility features.
The scheme offers maximum funding of up to €20,000 per project.
Earlier this year the Belturbet playground received a near €150,000 facelift.
Minister Foley said the latest investment will see positive impacts delivered to children and families across the country.“I want to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the local authorities for their applications and I look forward to seeing the benefits these projects will provide to local communities for many years to come,” she said.
Fine Gael Senator Joe O’Reilly also welcomed the announcement and said he looks forward to seeing the completed project in Belturbet. I know this project will have a major impact on the vibrancy of our local community.
“As part of this scheme councils had to consult with local children and young people to receive any funding, so children in Belturbet are at the heart of this project and I hope families across Cavan will avail of this upgraded play area.
“This funding will provide state of the art play areas for all children here in Cavan, encouraging them to play in safe surroundings”, concluded Senator Joe O’Reilly.