More Than €1 Million For Wicklow In Marine Funding.

County Wicklow has received over €1 million for seven projects across the County.

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue has approved the second tranche of the Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme (BALAMI) 2022-2023. This decision has resulted in County Wicklow receiving over €1 million for seven projects across the County.

The total amount of funding for Wicklow approved under this decision is €1,042,150.

The list of projects approved for funding along with costs is as follows:

Inner Harbour Arklow Pontoon, Development of pontoon and safety works

Total Cost: €200,000.  Funding from Department: €190,000.

Arklow Harbour Welfare Facilities, Welfare facilities

Total Cost: €100,000.  Funding from Department: €95,000

Wicklow Harbour Navigation Aids, Refurbishment and upgrade works.

Total Cost: €50,000.  Funding from Department: €47,500

South Quay Wicklow Harbour Pontoon, Installation of pontoon

Total Cost: €52,000.  Funding from Department: €49,400

South Quay Arklow Storage Facilities, Construction of storage facilities

Total Cost: €325,000.  Funding from Department: €308,750

North Quay Wicklow Additional Quay Space, Development of additional open quay

Total Cost: €120,000.  Funding from Department: €114,000

Wicklow Harbour Concrete Works, Repairs to existing harbour walls

Total Cost: €150,000.  Funding from Department: €142,500

North Quay, Wicklow Welfare Facilities, Development of welfare facilities

Total Cost: €100,000.  Funding from Department: €95,000

Total Costs: €1,097,000.  Funding from Department €1,042,150

Commenting on this, Wicklow Minister Simon Harris said:

“I welcome this massive investment into Wicklow’s maritime sector, which will help those in the industry to adapt to the challenges and impacts brough about as a result of Brexit.”

“I greatly support the decision to increase the funding rate of the Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme, to the maximum rate of 95% of the total cost for eligible projects. This capital injection will provide vital benefits for Wicklow’s coastal communities, especially in the current economic environment.”

“The remaining 5% of funding must come from local authorities. However now that the funding for these projects have been approved, I would encourage Wicklow County Council to ensure the completion of the seven projects included under this scheme.”

“The rejuvenation of Ireland’s coastal and marine infrastructure will be vital in order to offset the implications of Brexit on the Irish fishing industry. Wicklow’s history has been long connected to fishing industries and I believe it essential that these industries are preserved and encouraged.”