Six local heritage projects have received a funding boost under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, it has been confirmed.
St Mary’s Church, Athlone, Shannondale thatched cottage, Coosan, Burgess of Athlone, 60 Connaught Street, Athlone, St Mary’s Church, Moate and Templemacateer House, Horseleap, were the recipients of welcome funding which will further enhance the care of these properties.
Welcoming the announcement, local Fine Gael Minister of State, Deputy Peter Burke, noted that the continued success of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme highlights the efforts of the local authorities, particularly the Architectural Conservation Officers, Heritage Officers and planning and administrative staff, and the close working relationship they have with the Department.
“I’m delighted to see six projects in South Westmeath have been granted funding. Once again, the BHIS will fund conservation work on many projects within our towns, in line with this Government’s commitment to put town centre’s first,” Deputy Burke remarked.
Through grants of up to €15,000, the BHIS assists owners of heritage structures including those on the local authorities’ record of protected structures and those in architectural conservation areas to meet their obligations to care for their properties.
The funding can be used to undertake repair work, contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of heritage structures. Examples include roof, wall and joinery repair, draught-proofing windows, lime rendering and the repair of stained-glass windows.
