Donegal based McCabe Architects have been appointed by Donegal County Council to deliver the new €4.84m ‘Killybegs 2040’ regeneration project.
The transformative town centre regeneration project with place-making at its core is being led by Donegal County Council as part of its ambitious programme of Regeneration and Development of town centres across the county.
It aims to transform the urban fabric of the town through targeted renewal and environmental improvements that will contribute to a more attractive place for residents, visitors and business and be a catalyst in creating jobs, increasing revenue and activating the private sector.
The project has a value of €4.84m and is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration & Development Fund, which is a flagship element of Project Ireland 2040.
The restoration of the Ulster Canal has entered the second phase following the announcement by the Republic of Ireland government of an intial €12million funding to restore the canal between Clones and Clonfad in Co. Monaghan. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys and has been hailed as a symbol of peace and reconciliation. The investment is supported jointly by the Shared Island Fund and Rural Regeneration Development Fund. 40 berth marina Phase Two will comprise of incorporating a canal basin marina and amenity area in Clones along with a new 40 berth marina, access bridges and towpaths, walking and cycling routes, the refurbishment of masonry arch bridge and tourism and recreation facilities.
Taoiseach & Minister Humphreys announce â¬12m for Ulster Canal
Investment supported jointly by Shared Island Fund and Rural Regeneration Development Fund
Project hailed as symbol of peace and reconciliation
Further â¬1m allocated to allow engineering works on Phase 3 get underway
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, and Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, have today (Wednesday, April 28th) announced â¬12m in funding for Phase 2 of the Ulster Canal.
The historic announcement will see the restoration of the Ulster Canal between Clones and Clonfad.
Some â¬5.57 million has been approved under the Rural Regeneration Development fund, following on from the announcement of â¬6 million from the Governmentâs Shared Island Fund.
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