Almost €200,000 has been approved for improved road safety measures near schools and communities in towns and villages across Donegal, along with a new play area for Falcarragh.
The CLAR funding allocation was announced today by Minister Joe McHugh. The funds will be used for works to improve road safety, parking, lighting and footpaths around two schools and for development associations.
Two schools in the north of the county are among the project list – Cranford NS will see road resurfacing, pedestrian crossing, footpath and public lighting with €45,000 funding, while Trentagh NS will see parking facilities and public lighting with a €14,400 investment.
Minster McHugh said: “Almost €60,000 on two schools to make it safer for children and parents is a hugely important investment.”
Other projects being funded are – Malin Development Association secured €45,000 for resurfacing, car parking, footpath and road markings; Drimarone Development Association awarded €35,972 for resurfacing, car park, footpath, road marking and fencing; Falcarragh Development Association got €35972 for a playground; and Carrigans Tidy Towns secured €19,800 for a pedestrian crossing.
Minister McHugh said: “These projects will help improve the safety around schools while the wider community will also benefit. They also help to improve the lives of children with better play areas and a better environment for them to explore and grow up in.
“I am delighted to see the fund continuing to support those communities in Donegal.”
Minister McHugh added: “This comes on the back of a similar amount which was spent in the last year in other areas.
“These investments make an important difference in our communities and it is yet another example of the huge benefit that the Clár programme brings to our county.
“Crossing points will be more visible and safer, pedestrian access will be easier and the money will also make sure resurfacing takes place.”
