3 MILLION EURO FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE CITY AND TUAM

Date Published: 08-Oct-2009

Galway is to get more than 3 million euro in European funding for upgrade projects in the city and county.The Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly has announced the allocation under the European Regional Development Fund.2 million euro will go towards the cost of a strategic bus priority scheme and cycle corridor at Bishop O' Donnell road and Séamus Quirke road in the city.The funding is subject to confirmation of co-financing by the Department of Transport.Meanwhile, 1.35 million euro has been granted to Tuam hub town for the refurbishment of the Shambles and the surrounding area.It will also be used for the enhancement and energy proofing of public amenities and to support Tuam's Smart town initiative.