Kilkenny lands huge funding boost for four major city regeneration projects

The funding has been allocated under the Cities Regeneration Investment Fund

Funding of over €16 million has been allocated for Kilkenny under the new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.

The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund replaced the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund which supports urban regeneration projects and the development of sustainable communities through the provision part-funding for applicant-led projects.

Kilkenny County Council has secured funding for four projects in Kilkenny City.

The Greensbridge Sustainable Mobility Project has been allocated €150,000, while the Kilkenny City Riverside Transformation Initiative has also received €150,000.

Meanwhile, the Butts Regeneration Project – Public Realm Development has been granted €9 million, with a further €7.5 million awarded for the Kilkenny City Centre Vibrant Streets project.

By Liam Kelly O’Rourke-Kilkenny Live