€3M for water infrastructure projects

Projects in Cavan & Monaghan will get €3,001,016 to deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Deputy David Maxwell said funding of €73.9m has been allocated for 291 projects across the county, under the Multi-annual Rural Water Programme 2024–2026

“Today’s announcement is great news for communities in this region. It’s so important that we protect our water sources and ensure the highest standards in water treatment.

“We must ensure that communities across Cavan and Monaghan have the benefit of high quality infrastructure and water services.

“The Rural Water Programme delivers improvements to private domestic water and waste water services in areas of rural Ireland where there are no public water services.

“This funding and the completion of these projects will allow Group Water Schemes to continue to improve the quality, quantity and reliability of the water services across Cavan and Monaghan.

“The allocation of €73.9m for 291 projects across the country will directly benefit 63,000 rural households and will address a wide range of needs such as water quality and infrastructure upgrades.

“Projects will range from minor works right up to major capital investments of over €2m for complex or bundled schemes.

“Fine Gael is working hard to improve our infrastructure to ensure more homes can be built. This funding to improve our water and waste water facilities will go a long way to supporting communities in Cavan and Monaghan”, concluded Deputy David Maxwell.