
Its under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Scheme
€160,000 in funding has been allocated to Newbridge under the Additional Outdoor Infrastructure Scheme.
The monies will be used to create parklets in the town centre, where seating may be installed.
It will also facilitate up-grading of cycle infrastructure.
Works will include a temporary narrowing of the carriageway on Main Street Newbridge and the installation of a temporary cycle track from Station Road junction to the junction with Canning Place.
Fine Gael Kildare South TD and Minister Martin Heydon says “Speaking to Council Officials this is great news for Newbridge to be successful in securing €160,000 through the Government Additional Outdoor Infrastructure initiative for the purpose of installing Parklets and Cycle Infrastructure which will greatly benefit the town. The works will include a temporary narrowing of the carriageway on Main Street Newbridge and the installation of a temporary cycle track from Station Road junction to the junction with Canning Place and the installation of public seating/parklets and cycle parking.”