€3 million for funding community facilities in Galway

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galway daily news €3 million for funding community facilities in Galway

Galway has been allocated more than €3 million in funding for improvements to community facilities across the city and county.

The government has approved the €50 million Communities Recognition Fund to help communities which are hosting people from Ukraine and other countries.

Galway City has been allocated funding totalling €1,816,322 for 17 projects including infrastructure and equipment at sports clubs, and maintenance of Leisreland, Black Box Theatre, Galway City Museum.

In Galway County grant funding of €1,266,625 has been approved for 19 community projects such as playgrounds, community centres, and more.

The funding has been allocated across all local authorities based on the number of new arrivals located there.

The City and County Councils submitted their individual list of projects for approval to the the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Galway City Projects approved funding:

Galway City West  Refurbishment of Multi Use Games Area / and development of new community park at Droim Chaoin/Glen Oaks. €180,000
Galway City West  Installation of power supply to facilitate community events at area next to main car park in Salthill.  €35,000
Galway City West  Leisureland Salthill – Repair and maintenance to PVC Roof, Recover Building 3, M&E Air Handling units to be replaced (refurbishment and energy efficiency works) €379,404
Galway City West  Purchase and installation of Box Up sports kits at sports facilities at Miller’s Lane / Cappagh Park Salthill Park / McGraths Field €92,000
Galway City Centre Crestwood – Upgrade and refurbishment of community facility / clubhouse and development of Astro pitch MUGA for community use €206,918
Galway City Centre Corrib Park – Astro pitch surface replacement / lighting provision. Additional facilities for Grass Pitch development including toilets and changing rooms €150,000
Galway City Centre Westside – Additional funding for lighting Westside running track. €50,000
Galway City Centre Westside – Purchase of equipment for Westside Boxing Club €5,000
Galway City Centre Claddagh South Park – Installation of pitch walkway lighting for recreational use €40,000
Galway City Centre Nun’s Island The Manse- Contribution towards refurbishment of the Manse Nun’s Island cultural centre  €140,000
Galway City Centre St. Nicholas Church Lombard Street – Purchase and installation of new lighting system for exterior of iconic city centre building and development of Wellness Garden / Oasis in the city centre €140,00
Galway City Centre Black Box Theatre Dyke Road – Purchase and installation of new accessible ramp for entrance to theatre.  €10,000
Galway City Centre Galway City Museum – Purchase of audio – visual equipment for intercultural education programmes €15,000
Galway City Centre Westend – Purchase of equipment for Access for All pilot scheme in Galway’s Westend €15,000
Galway City Centre Purchase and installation of Box Up sports kits at sports facilities at Crestwood, The Plots, South Park, Glen Oaks €92,000
Galway City East O’Sullivan Park Mervue – Installation of environmentally sensitive bollard lighting around the park walkway to increase use and enjoyment and enhance overall accessibility €220,000
Galway City East Purchase and installation of Box Up sports kits at sports facilities at Ballybane and O’Sullivan Park €46,000

 

Galway County projects approved funding:

Oranmore Resurface playground, Playground equipment, Park Benches €157,510
Athenry Refurbish Athenry Playground €48,00
Kiltullagh Install Natural Play Areas in Kiltullagh €40,000
Carraroe 1. Refurbish toilets/kitchen 

2. Purchase Men’s Shed facility

3. Upgrade windows in CC 

4. Groundworks / connections for Men’s        Shed 

€143,936
Clifden 1. Refurbish playground 

2. Purchase Sound System 

€87,160
Maam Cross 1. Refurbish community centre 

2. Refurbish playground 

€71,627
Tuam 1. Upgrade Community Park 

2. Sensory Play Equipment for Western Traveller Facility 

€73,000
Carna 1. Design Outdoor Plaza 

2. Install Bus Shelter

€85,000
Spiddal Install Accessible Walkway to Beach €25,000
Claregalway 1. Refurbish playground/youth space 

2. Upgrade community walkway 

3. Equipment for local groups

€81,844
Oughterard 1. Upgrade playground equipment & repair trails 

2. Community Gym equipment 

€60,167
Kinvara 1. Refurbish playground 

2. Upgrade Town Parks 

€58,350
Glenamaddy 1. Town Hall Theatre refurbishment / equipment 

2. Parish Hall refurbishment – windows 

3. Additional phase of Community Walkway – benches, shelters, signage 

4. Equipment for Agricultural Show

€62,639
Barna Upgrade Playground  €46,582
Letterfrack Outdoor Shelter  €16,374
Gort 1. Install lift in community centre 

2. Refurbish playground 

€54,676
Loughrea Refurbish Playgrounds €57,00
Kiltormer Refurbish Playground  €50,000
Clonbur Refurbish Community Centre €47,760