Millions of euro allocated to County Town projects
Edenville House in Roscommon Town. Pic: Paula T. Nolan
Funding has been confirmed for one of the county’s most historic buildings.
A total of €9 million has been allocated to Edenville House in Roscommon Town to convert it into a community facility under the ‘Reimaging Edenville House - from vacant barracks to vibrant future’ project.
The funding came from the Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund.
Nationally, 120 projects across every local authority in the State is set to benefit from a landmark Government investment fund of €409 million. The fund will support policies such as ‘Town Centre First’ and seek to focus funding in the most disadvantaged areas of towns and cities around the country.
Edenville House, also known as Black's House, was built in 1702 as a cavalry military barracks, and has been in the ownership of Roscommon County Council since 1990. Last week, it’s zoning was changed from community infrastructure to outer core, despite concerns that this could lead to it being used for housing.
A further €150,000 was also allocated for the ‘Reimagining the Circular Road Mart Site – A Masterplan for Regeneration’ Project.
Cllr Ruth Conboy said this funding for 2 projects in Roscommon will also help redevelop vacant or underused sites.
“This funding is a huge boost to Roscommon Town, which is somewhere we all want to be able to congregate in, whether it’s to go shopping, meet friends or family or just visit to absorb the daily activity.
“Today’s announcement highlights Fine Gael’s strong commitment to supporting our communities both economically and socially.
“In particular, I’m delighted to see €9 million for Edebville House. We all want to see regeneration in our own communities and to provide spaces that are safe and attractive for people from all generations to gather and enjoy.
“Across the country this funding will drive economic growth, increase town footfall, combat dereliction, develop community and civic infrastructure and I want to pay tribute to Roscommon County Council for their submissions and also to our local community groups and social enterprises who worked with them to devise projects that will benefit everyone living and working here.
“When complete, these projects will leave a lasting difference in Roscommon and will help to continue to make our towns and cities great places to live, work and raise a family,” concluded Councillor Conboy.
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