Tuesday, 8th July 2014
- €2.99 million allocated nationally under the under the 2014 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme
- €187,500 is to be allocated to redevelop Blackrock harbour
- €75,000 for the purchase of a pontoon at Passage West.
Blackrock harbour is set to receive €187,500 that will enhance the redevelopment of the village making it an even more attractive location for business, leisure and recreation. This is really great news for the local community and ensures that the redevelopment of the area can proceed and deliver long awaited improvements. The money will be used to install tiered steps from the harbour square into the harbour, along with harbour deepening, paving, steps, railings and mooring points.
Passage West will also benefit from the funding package announced. €75,000 is being awarded towards the purchase of a pontoon. This will enhance leisure marine facilities which are so integral to our local tourism industry.
The total funding announced for Cork comes to more than €600,000. Today’s funding announcement comes on top of a grant in February for the repair of Cork piers and harbours that were badly damaged during the storms last winter.
This funding comes from the 2014 Fishery Harbour and Coastal Infrastructure Capital Programme of the Department of Agriculture and the Marine. Local Authorities will also contribute to the cost of the projects.
We are committed to supporting coastal and harbour communities in Cork and delivering improvements to facilities that are vital for both business and recreational activities.