HOPES for a new community hub in coastal resort Rathmullan have risen further thanks to a capital funding application.
Work for the hub has been carried out by bodies including Rathmullan and District Resource Centre (RDRC) and also Rathmullan and Donegal County Council.
Clr Pauric McGarvey said the site could soon be “shovel ready” and described as “remarkable” the quick progression of the project.
Plans for a new €10m community hub in Rathmullan are moving forward quickly.
Cllr McGarvey said: “I’m delighted to share, following Part 8 approval on Monday, that the application for Rural Regeneration Development Fund has been submitted to the Deptartment for capital funding.
“This is in partnership with the Rathmullan and District Resource Centre and Rathmullan and Donegal County Council for the Community Hub on community lands at the Flagpole Field.
“All we can do is wait and hope for a positive outcome in the Autumn.
“The project sits at a very shovel ready stage if funding is successful.”
He added: “The final project costs estimated for the community hub is sitting at €9.55m.
“Under the scheme criteria, the Department will fund up to 90% of these costs, i.e. €8,550,000.
“The balance of 10% must be provided by Donegal County Council in match funding.
“A massive well done and thanks to the Rural Regeneration Team led by Patricia McIntyre and Carol Margy, the executives of DCC, the elected members for their support, the RDRC committee and Robin Lee Architects.
“The work that has been done in such a short time frame has been remarkable.”