Fine Gael Minister Joe McHugh TD, has today welcomed the news that over €20 million has been allocated to Donegal for road improvement and maintenance works.
The funding is part of a €298 million national investment programme for 2016 for regional and local roads.
McHugh said, “Donegal is getting a real boost from this significant investment of €20,080,318 in our local and regional roads.
“The announcement of this funding allocation today by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, allows Donegal County Council to plan its work programme for the year.
Projects to receive funding include:
| Restoration Improvement | €9,799,242 |
| Restoration Maintenance | €2,758,277 |
| Discretionary Grant | €4,306,939 |
| Bridge Rehabilitation | €200,000 |
| Specific Imp. Grants | €2,500,000 |
| Safety Improvement Works | €215,000 |
| Speed Limits | €215,860 |
| Training Grant | €85,000 |
McHugh added, “The funding package will allow approximately 2,000 kilometres of regional and local roads to be maintained nationally and close to 2,000 kilometres strengthened this year.
“It is thanks to our recovering economy that we can make these kinds of investments in our road network which is a hugely important.
“It is good for tourism, increases efficiencies for businesses and benefits the local people who use the roads on a daily basis.
“Fine Gael has a long term economic plan designed to keep the recovery going which will ensure we can continue to make these kinds of investments.
“The plan has three steps: more and better jobs, making work pay more than welfare, and investment in better public services, which will only be possible as a result of the increased revenue generated by creating more jobs.
“This plan will ensure that more people feel the benefits of a recovering economy in their own lives.”
Please find below a breakdown of funding:
| 2016 Specific Improvement Grant | |||
| Scheme Name | LA Allocation | ||
| SG: Cockhill Bridge | €2,000,000 | ||
| SG: Mulantiboyle Bridge | €500,000 | ||
| Donegal County Council Total | €2,500,000 | ||
| 2016 Bridge Rehabilitation Works on Regional and Local Roads | |||
| Local Authority | Road Number | Location | LA Allocation |
| Donegal County Council | R238 | Carndoagh bridge | €42,500 |
| Donegal County Council | R252 | Cloghan more bridge | €15,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R264 | Scallan bridge | €57,500 |
| Donegal County Council | R230 | Sruhanacullion bridge | €15,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R236 | Cloghfinn bridge | €42,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R263 | Kilcar church bridge | €28,000 |
| Donegal County Council Total | €200,000 | ||
| 2016 Safety Improvement Works on Regional and Local Roads | |||
| Local Authority | Road Number | Location | LA Allocation |
| Donegal County Council | R256 | Muckish Road | €25,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R250 | Bends at Glenswilley School | €15,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R238 | Clar, Redcastle | €30,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R259 | Annagry Village | €25,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R246 | Milford to Portleen | €30,000 |
| Donegal County Council | L1631 + L1641 | Gortyarrin, Linsford | €15,000 |
| Donegal County Council | R263 | Donegal Road, Killybegs | €20,000 |
| Donegal County Council | L2784 | Drumboe, Stranorlar | €25,000 |
| Donegal County Council | L5354 | Chapael Road, St.Johnston | €30,000 |
| Donegal County Council Total | €215,000 | ||
