Cork to receive €850,000 in funding to “improve urban space”
Very excited to see where this money goes.
Cork County Council will receive €792,000 to spend across 28 schemes that will “enhance outdoor urban space and improve walking and cycling facilities,” it was confirmed by the Department of Transport.
Projects are expected to include “kerb widening to facilitate outdoor dining, new on-street furniture, improved cycling facilities, and traffic management changes that prioritise pedestrians and cyclists.”
Additionally, Cork City Council will be granted by €60,000 to be used on one scheme.
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. said of the funding: “We want to ensure that local authorities have the resources they need to help communities enjoy a safe outdoor summer. The Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Fund enables measures such as cycling and walking infrastructure, the re-allocation of road and street space and traffic management arrangements.
Cork has notably led the way in innovation when it comes to using its outdoor spaces, pedestrianising 17 streets and transforming Princes Street into one of the most recognisable spots in the country.
Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton TD said: “As we gradually emerge from restrictions, it is important that the public can enjoy the summer months in a safe manner. These projects will play an essential role in making that happen.
“Whether it’s choosing to walk or cycle on new infrastructure or meeting friends in a designated communal space, these new spaces will enable the public to travel and gather in a safe environment.”
