Burnfoot to get new
facelift
26.08.21
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THE Minister for Rural and
Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has
confirmired that 124 towns and villages will benefit
from a new 7 million fund to support the enhancement of
streetscapes and shopfronts across the country. Five
settlements have been identified and successfully
secured funding in County Donegal, including Burnfoot in
Inishowen. |
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Further information about the Streetscape
Enhancement Scheme can be found at
www.donegalcoco.ie . |
Announcing the 124 towns
and villages Minister Humphreys said: This unique
initiative is about making our rural towns and villages
more attractive and welcoming places for locals and
visitors alike. Whether its painting buildings in
vibrant colours, upgrading shop fronts or installing
canopies or street furniture this fund will provide a
welcome boost to rural communities the length and
breadth of the country.
The Streetscape Enhancement Scheme is designed to make
our rural towns and villages more attractive places to
live, work and visit. Under the initiative, property
owners will be provided with funding to improve the
facades of their buildings, carry out artwork and
install features such as canopies and street furniture.
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Jack
Murray welcomed the announcement stating: "Working with
the businesses and communities in Donegal this programme
will improve the appearance of our towns and villages
and support local communities in the hard work they do
for their community. Im looking forward to seeing the
results of this programme, promoting regeneration and
supporting businesses.
The types of projects which maybe supported include:
strategic collaboration between property owners to
paint buildings or shop fronts in vibrant colours
commissioning of murals in towns and villages
upgrade or restoration of historic / traditional shop
fronts
provision of street planting, shrubbery, trees and
flowers boxes
illumination and lighting of architectural features
installation of canopies and street furniture
decluttering of streetscapes with removal of
unnecessary signs / wires
Liam Ward, Director of Community Development and
Planning Services with Donegal County Council said:
This initiative is part of a suite of programmes
through Town & Village, where we are working with
communities and business across the county improving the
visual amenity and appearance of our towns and villages,
building capacity and supporting local business."
The closing date for receipt of completed applications
is 2pm on Tuesday 7th September 2021. Further
information about the Streetscape Enhancement Scheme can
be found at
www.donegalcoco.ie . |
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