DONEGAL is to benefit from just over €1 million for repairs and improvement works on rural roads and laneways.
It’s part of an additional funding package announced on Friday by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD.
The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities.
Such roads represent a vital piece of infrastructure for rural residents – providing access to homes, farms and businesses, as well as outdoor amenities such as lakes, rivers and beaches.
In all, almost €16 million in funding has been announced today, meaning that almost €30 million has been allocated under the Local Improvement Scheme this year.
Donegal has been allocated €1,050,000 and that follows the €940,509 allocated to the county under the first round of funding earlier this year.
Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said Good roads are absolutely vital for our rural communities and this record investment will make a huge difference in terms of access and connectivity.
“We are all familiar with the roads and laneways within our own communities that are full of potholes and in desperate need of repair,” she said.
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