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€3 million to develop over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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Funding of €3 million has been announced to develop and upgrade over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities.
Some €2 million will be invested in improving and maintaining 280 recreational facilities on Coillte-owned lands right across the country.
And a further €1 million will be used to deliver 25 new outdoor projects such as walking trails, loops, boardwalks, ecotrails and carpark facilities.
The investment is part of a Strategic Partnership between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Coillte that is designed to boost rural tourism and local economies.
Among the projects being supported under the €3 million initiative include:
The funding is part of a 5 year strategic partnership between the Department of Rural and Community Development and Coillte which will see a €15 million investment over the five year period 2022 to 2026.
This funding announcement will assist Coillte in continuing to upgrade facilities to meet the increased demand for access to these amenities.