Midlands To Receive Community Water Development Funding

Projects in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath are set to receive funds.

Four projects in the Midlands have been granted funding in the latest round of a community water development fund

The open call government funding scheme focuses on enhancing local water bodies and biodiversity.

Clara Tidy Towns in Offaly has been allocated €13,975 for the creation of a rainwater garden at River Street in the town.

While Rahan Community Hall will get 15,000 for a similar project with a bio retention area.

In Westmeath, Ballinahown Community Development gets €15,507 for its Surface Water Management Action Plan.

And in Laois, Portlaoise Tidy Towns earn €39,200 euro to help with their masterplan for urban drainage on the James Fintan Lawlor Landscape.

Nationally, over €1m was granted to 54 projects in 24 counties.

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