Additional Funding Of €830k Approved For Athy Food Hub

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 15:41

By Caoimhe Harney

The total project cost including matched funding is now €6.384m.

Additional funding of €829,781 has been approved for the development of the Athy Food Hub, Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D. has confirmed.

The Minister confirmed the news in the Dail today where he was speaking on the impact of Government funding on Rural Development.

Minister Heydon commented: "The additional funding is required to cover additional costs which have arisen as the project progresses.”

“The additional funding for this exciting new venture in Athy will bring the total contribution from the Department of Rural and Community Development to €5.1m.

"The total project cost including matched funding is now €6.384m.

“The food hub, when completed, will deliver a space where food innovators and artisan producers can scale up their businesses in a bespoke environment, collaborate together, connect with local food producers, and grow their businesses into new markets, creating jobs and economic activity.

"It will be a real boost to those with small agri food businesses or for those with an idea to set up a new business and is ideally placed in the heartland of agriculture in Kildare.

“This decision allows the project to now go to tender with construction hopefully commencing later this year," he added.

More from Local News

Uisce Eireann Says No New Connection Works at Ryevale House, Leixlip

The organisation confirmed the news today in response to Soc.Dems Kildare T.D. Aidan Farrelly
Local Authority Tenants Must Get Permission Before Installing Video Doorbells, Says Kildare Council

The council says it will allow video doorbells, including Ring-style devices, only if prior approval is given, cameras are limited to the tenant’s own property, and do not record public roads or neighbouring homes.
Nearly €400,000 Owed On Derelict Buildings In Kildare-Newbridge District Alone

Some of the buildings already taken over by the council include the Old Band Hall on Cutlery Road in Newbridge, the former Bargain Store in Kildare Town, and the former Garda station on Leinster Street in Rathangan.
After Fertility Loss, Care Barriers Remain For Women With Endometriosis, Says Local Woman

Audio

Speaking on Kildare Today, Ms Whelan said she learned last July that the condition had left her unable to have children.
Over €200,000 Awarded To The Conservation Of Three Historic Buildings In Kildare

The funding supports the repair, restoration and protection of historic structures from traditional homes to landmark public buildings
€8.5m Wastewater Upgrade To Enable 900 New Homes In Celbridge, With Traffic Disruption Until May

The works involve the installation of over two kilometres of new wastewater pipeline between the Castletown Wastewater Pumping Station and Crodaun, passing through Castletown Estate, Castletown Drive and the R405 Maynooth Road.
Four New Bus Shelters Approved For Athgarvan And Maddenstown, Pending NTA Delivery

In response to a question from Social Democrats Cllr Pat Balfe, the council confirmed works are also underway on Local Link routes 821 and 880, including upgrades at six bus stops.
Two Men Arrested In Garda Operation Targeting Burglaries

The investigation looked into more than 40 incidents, including thefts, deception and unauthorised takings of vehicles, in Dublin and across the country last year.