An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny.
MORE than €3.3 million has been awarded to Donegal County Council for active travel and climate change adaptation measures.
The grant allocations under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Plan will see €2.52 million awarded for 55 active travel projects across the county and an additional €781,750 for seven climate change adaptation measures.
Among the projects to be funded are the creation of ‘slow zones’ in Letterkenny and the replacement and repair of the sea wall in Rathmullan.
These projects, which will be implemented this year, include the construction and improvement of footpaths, some involving cycleway works and others associated with improving accessibility.
Minister for Climate Action, Communication Networks, Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, said the Active Travel grant scheme was a very positive initiative which will see communities across the country benefiting from improved and more accessible walking and cycling infrastructure as well as stimulating local employment.
Minister of State, Hildegarde Naughton TD, said the recent severe weather has again highlighted the challenges presented by climate change on our road infrastructure.
“The Climate Change Adaptation grants now being provided will help local authorities to deal with the essential repairs needed in the aftermath of the severe weather but also to take steps towards making their road networks more resilient in the longer term,” she said.
Active Travel Measures Allocations 2020
R257-13 Dore, Bunbeg Provision of new footpath between Dore and Bunbeg € 112,500
R263-9 Carrick – Bogagh Road Provision of new footpaths € 35,000
L-2944-3 Pedestrian Footbridge at Milltown, Killygordon Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 25,000
L-1294-1 Main Street, Manorcunningham (Northern approach ) Improved crossing facilities in towns and villages € 30,000
R238 Lisfannon – Tank Road Safety Improvements Provision of new footpaths and crossing facilities € 125,000
Five Locations proposed include: Letterkenny Central Library, Buncrana Library, Ballyshannon Library, Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann, Twin Towns Library. Provision of cycle parking at various public buildings € 40,000
L1004/1005 Main Street, Letterkenny Pedestrian / cycle bridge rehabilitation works € 40,000
L1008 Pearse Road, Letterkenny Resurfacing and relining of roads/streets € 10,000
R-252-6 Pedestrian Walkway at Brockagh Village, Cloghan Provision of new footpath from Brockagh Village to Cloghan More. € 52,000
L-2465-1 Ballyshannon – Bishop Street Stage 1 Provision of new infill section of footpath € 20,000 R249/1 Milford Road, Kilmacrennan Provision of new footpaths € 25,000 Raphoe, Racecourse Rd to Ballindrait Rd Clear verge, provide hard shoulder for pedestrians € 25,000
R252-16 Doochary Village Provision of renewed and widened footpaths including dishing of footpaths at crossing points and junctions € 48,500
R238 L-1123-1 Baltoney Road, Gortahork Provision of new footpath to link Gortahork Village to the Local Community Hall at Baltoney € 43,750 L1111 Culdaff Footbridge Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 43,500
R263 Killybegs – Industrial Road Footpath – Stage 1 Design work associated with the provision of new footpath € 200,000
R247/7 Weslayan Street & Main Street, Rathmullan Improved crossing facilities in towns and villages € 15,000
Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Raphoe, Lifford, St. Johnston, Castlefin, Convoy, Killygordon, Barnesmore Picnic Area, Glenmore picnic Area. Provision of bike parking and benches. € 50,000
20 number of public Road Housing Estates in Municipal District Letterkenny-Milford
Introduce 30kph “Slow Zones” in 20 different estates as listed. Signs to be covered pending implementation of speed limit byelaws before end of the year. € 30,000
L-3054 Pedestrian/ Cycle (footbridge) at Sessioneil, Ballybofey with small section footpath one side. Land acquisition required. € 30,000
R-245-8 Elm Court, Ramelton Provision of new footpaths € 84,000 R265 Ard Baithan, St. Johnston Provide footpath and street lighting to entrance to Ard Baithan Housing Estate. € 50,000
5 Locations proposed include: Letterkenny County Museum, Regional Cultural Centre, Moville Library, Bundoran Library, Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Provision of cycle parking at various public buildings € 40,000
Extension to Bank Walk Donegal Town – Bank Walk Design work associated with the provision of new greenway € 35,000
L-1743-1 Caravan Road, Dungloe The provision of a new infill footpath and additional lining to create a ‘Greyway’ € 44,250
R238 Buncrana – Cockhill Road crossing Pedestrian Safety Improvements € 125,000
Hillhead junction St. Johnston Provide footpath to Hillhead junction € 45,000
L-1044 Crievesmith Housing Estate , Letterkenny Provision of new footpaths € 80,000
R259-12 Meenaleck to Crolly Road Provision of a new Footpath to link an existing footpath to Crolly Village € 49,500
R246/7 Public Car park, Portsalon Provision of new footpaths and cycle parking € 30,000
L-2324-5 Pedestrian Footbridge at Ballyboe, Convoy, Co. Donegal Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 25,000
L-2783-1 Green House Road, Ardara Improvements to existing footpaths including increased widths, dished crossing points at junction and surface repairs € 53,000
R247/18 Main Street, Rosnakill. Provision of new and widened footpaths and new cycle parking € 40,000
L-2724-1 Pedestrian Footpath on Dunwiley Road, Stranorlar Provide a footpath on the Dunwiley Road to end of existing House setbacks. € 15,000
L-1111 Council Path (surfacing of existing path between Pedestrian Footbridge and Drumboe Woods), Stranorlar Surfacing of pathway between Pedestrian Footbridge and Drumboe Woods. € 25,000 R940 Main Street, Ramelton Improved crossing facilities in towns and villages € 16,000 R257-13 Clady Footbridge, Bunbeg Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 32,000
R258-2 Provision of additional width and coloured surfacing to improve a designated pedestrian walkway from Bunbeg to Bunbeg Pier € 18,825
L-1875-2 Installation of greenway, cycle/walkway along the Shore Road Mountcharles. Design work associated with the provision of new greenway € 35,000
3 Locations proposed include: Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny, Fort Dunree, Abbey Arts Centre, Provision of cycle parking at various public buildings € 24,000
R239 Buncrana – Harbour link to the proposed North West Greenway Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 45,000
R250/L1114 Leckview Lane to Leck Graveyard, Letterkenny Design work in respect of the provision of a future pedestrian / cycle bridge € 20,000
L1232/4 Milford Community School and Milford National School, Milford Provision of new infill section of footpath € 80,000
R240 Carndonagh – St Patricks Girls National School Crossing Provision of a signalised crossing € 50,000
R-252 Donegal Town – Killybegs Road Provision of new footpaths oand crossing facilities € 10,000
Provision of 16 No Cycle Parks in Inishowen MD Provision of cycle parking € 64,000
L1174 Glencar Road, Letterkenny Provision of additional speed tables on Glencar Road €35,000, including lining and signing as there are perceived hazards associated with speeding at this location € 35,000
L-1915 Donegal Town – Lough Eske Road Provision of new footpaths € 20,000
R246/7 Portsalon Beach, Portsalon Provision of new footpath € 30,000
R263 Glencolumbcille – Malin More Road Provision of new footpaths € 20,000
R246/4 Pier, Kerrykeel Town Provision of new footpath € 60,000 R232 Pettigo Provision of new footpaths € 35,000
R940 Gortlee Junction and LYIT back entrance, Letterkenny Improved crossing facilities in towns and villages € 40,000
L-2465-1 Ballyshannon – Bishop Street Stage 2 Provision of new footpaths € 20,000
Climate Change Adaptation Allocations 2020
Sea Wall at Ray, Rathmullan. Strengthening repair to sections of the sea wall, and complete replacement of other sections of the sea wall, placement of rock armour, and subsequent replacement of safety barrier. Repairs to damaged slipway. € 60,000
R264 Ballindrait Existing drainage damaged due to 2019 flood. The flood undermined the new road surface and caused footpath to heave – the area needs new drainage and repairs completed to road and footway – Preventative works such as drainage works to prevent flooding € 57,000
LT-51481 Bundoran – West End. Protection measures for roads which would be vulnerable to severe weather events such as embankment stability measures to protect the road and prevent slippage €50,000
L-1213-1 Glen Corveen Road, Lunniagh, Derrybeg. Altering the level of the road to mitigate flooding and reduce road closure frequency/Preventative works such as drainage works to prevent flooding € 204,750
R240 Riverside, Quigley’s Point. Protection measures for road with embankment stability weaknesses and to protect the road from further slippage € 250,000 R263/3 Frosses – Tullycumber Preventative works (such as drainage works) to prevent flooding € 100,000
L-2193-1 Welchtown, Ballybofey Road Liable to Flooding (at least once per annum). Easily resolved. Import Fill at deepest point in road. Overlay the road with Blacktop. Deepest point approx 600mm. Generally 300mm on average depth. Regrade private access road junction leading into River. € 60,000
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