The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, TD, today (29th November) announced that he has approved over €1.8 million in funding for 109 projects under Measure 1 of the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The scheme is part of the Government’s Project Ireland 2040 Rural Regeneration and Development programme, and provides funding for the development and maintenance of outdoor amenities such as trails, walkways, cycleways and blueways.
The funding awarded today will support small-scale local projects with funding of up to €20,000 for investment in outdoor recreation facilities and the promotion of existing recreation infrastructure.
The 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding under three separate Measures to support countryside recreation:
Measure 1: Small scale maintenance, promotion and marketing (maximum grant €20,000)
Measure 2: Medium scale repair/upgrade and new trail and amenity development (maximum grant €200,000)
Measure 3: Large scale repair/upgrade and new strategic trail development (up to €500,000).
Project applications are submitted from Local Authorities in collaboration with Local Development Companies and other local bodies/communities.
The Department of Rural and Community Development provides funding of up to 80% of the approved costs with the additional 20% to be provided from other sources including Local Authority funds.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, TD, today (29th November) announced that he has approved over €1.8 million in funding for 109 projects under Measure 1 of the 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
The successful projects approved today in Cork:
Name of Project Location of Project Funding awarded
James O'Keeffe Walkway James O'Keeffe Demesne, Newmarket €20,000.00
Resurface and drainage of walkway, and installation of picnic tables, seating, an information table, fairy trail and creation of a natural play area.
Harbour View Beach Eco Walk Harbour View Beach €16,000.00
Garranefeen Develop an Eco walking trail along the existing trail behind the sand dunes and through the marshes and provide interpretative signage.
Bolomore Way Widening Bolomore, Rathcoole, Mallow €20,000.00
repair and resurfacing of roadway and cutting back of overgrowth.
Ballinascarty to Timoleague Walkway Henry Ford Tavern to Timoleague Abbey €13,280.00
Develop 10km on-road 'Walk Through History' walkway from Ballinascarthy to Timoleague Village, with signage, information boards and promotional material
Cobh Mall Beach Access The Mall, Cobh €16,000.00
Restore the access path leading from the public road to the beach, with tree and seed planting and installation of seating along the path.