FUNDING FOR WORKS IN TUAM AND ATHENRY

Date Published: 13-Oct-2011

Tuam and Athenry are to benefit from 100 thousand euro in funding for sustainable transport projects.

The money is being provided as part of the government jobs initiative to create employment for local contractors.

Galway East T.D Colm Keaveney has confirmed that 40 thousand euro will be spent on building a footpath at the Weir Road in Tuam.

In Athenry, 30 thousand euro has been granted towards improving the Monivea Road and Tuam Road junction.

This aims to improve access to two local schools in the area and also to encourage cycling and walking.

Also in Athenry, 30 thousand euro will be provided towards traffic flow controls at the junction of Old Church Street and Davis Street.