Robert Troy
Question:253. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development if she will extend the completion date for the town and village streetscape enhancement scheme (details supplied). [59651/21]
View answerThursday, 2 December 2021
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I introduced the Streetscape Enhancement Measure this year as part of a commitment in Our Rural Future. The initiative, introduced under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme, is being delivered by Local Authorities and funding of €7 million was allocated at the outset.
Approximately 120 towns and villages the length and breadth of the country are benefitting from the funding. Improving streetscapes by painting buildings in vibrant colours, upgrading and restoring traditional shop-fronts and removing unnecessary clutter from main streets will serve to add colour and vibrancy to our rural towns and villages.
The Deputy may be aware that I have already extended the completion date for works to 31st December and afforded Local Authorities a wide degree of flexibility in delivering the initiative locally. Local Authorities also have the autonomy to allow some works to be completed on projects after 31st December 2021 in circumstances where it has not been possible to conclude works before this date. In particular, this refers to works such as painting/murals which may be impacted by adverse weather conditions or where there are issues with the capacity of contractors locally to deliver within required timeframe.
The Deputy may wish to contact the relevant Local Authority in respect of any individual case he is familiar with.