Wicklow Wexford TD, Brian Brennan has today welcomed the announcement of €309,457 in funding for outdoor recreation projects in Wexford…
The 8 projects announced on Thursday include enhancement works on walking and cycling trails, improvements to signage, provision of parking and trail furniture, improvements to accessibility and support for the marketing and promotion of our outdoor recreational facilities.
Among the projects being funded include walking trails, mountain access routes and outdoor swimming amenities such as:
- €40,000: Crory lane link to Edenvale walk trail -Resurfacing and drainage works to Crory lane
- €40,000: Vinegar Hill upgrade works – To erect signpost along footpaths from old bridge, surface works to Vinegar Hill lane and signage to all trail links
- €38,052: Morriscastle beach viewing stand – To erect an accessible viewing stand and lay 50m of beach mats
- €30,000: Sweetwalk trail path replacement – Resurfacing of 200m of existing trail with macadam surface and provision of planting
- €49,500: Blackstairs Recreation Trail – Feasibility Study for a walking & cycling trail connecting Bunclody, Kiltealy, Killanne, Templeudigan and Ballywilliam to include drawings costing and assessments.
Speaking to Wexford Weekly, TD Brian Brennan said:
“I very much welcome today’s announcement further projects brought to fruition through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.“
“We are extraordinarily lucky to live in a place with such an abundance of natural beauty and it is really important that we continue to invest in the infrastructure to ensure that these areas are accessible and open for use.“
“Funding provided under this scheme continues to deliver and enhance our recreational offering which is of huge importance to us from a community wellbeing perspective, as well as being a catalyst for tourism in rural areas. I want to commend the various community groups who collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and enhance recreational amenities in their locality.”
Jason Redmond
From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher.
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