LATEST: Council may use its own resources to fund second bridge project in Newbridge
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Kildare Co Council may consider using its own resources to build a second bridge in Newbridge, it emerged today.
The project, which includes a 1km link road crossing the River Liffey, failed to get funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) in March.
Senior Council officials recently received feedback from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on why the proposal was unsuccessful.
It s understood the Council officials have sought further clarification around this issue.
The May meeting of the local municipal district heard today that the Council may proceed to progress the project which is intended to be essential for the growth of Newbridge town.
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Regeneration: Officials waiting for feedback on application
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Kildare County Council is still waiting for official feedback from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on why a proposed new bridge for Newbridge failed to get funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF).
The council had submitted a comprehensive application to the URDF on behalf of the Southern Relief Road project which incorporates second bridge over the Liffey and a one kilometre section of road between the Athgarvan Road and Great Connell Road.
Department announces €16m in funding for regeneration projects in Kildare
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The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today announced €30.4 million in funding for five regeneration projects in the Mid-East investment region of Kildare, Meath and Wicklow.
The projects are being funded under ‘Call 2’ of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The URDF part-funds projects aimed at enhancing urban areas to make them more attractive places in which to live, work, visit and invest. The three local authorities, which will deliver these multi-annual projects, will receive this funding.
The projects for which URDF support have been approved are:
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Regenerating the Mid-East â OâBrien announces â¬30.4 million for URDF Projects in Meath, Kildare and Wicklow
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Investment will provide much needed stimulus during economic recovery
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh OâBrien TD, today announced â¬30.4 million in funding for five regeneration projects in the Mid-East investment region of Kildare, Meath and Wicklow. The projects are being funded under âCall 2â of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The URDF part-funds projects aimed at enhancing urban areas to make them more attractive places in which to live, work, visit and invest. The three local authorities, which will deliver these multi-annual projects, will receive this funding.