There has been an update regarding playgrounds in County Monaghan.
Questions were put forward by Cllr Bronagh McAree.
She asked what funding streams if any are currently available too upgrade and refurbish the existing playground facilities in Emyvale and whether the Council, has any plans to seek such funding in the current or upcoming capital programme.
In response it was revealed there that an application for €22,000 has been submitted to the Department of Children Disability and Equality.
This is for the development of a Teen Hangout space at Cois Locha playground.
If the application is successful the project will be requesting an additional €14,000 in match funding from the MD.
Further refurbishment works if required may also be eligible for support under the CLÁR Programme.
Cllr McAree also asked if the Council considered the development of a new public play park in Tydavnet and whether any feasibility studies sit assessments, or funding applications are planned or underway.
In response it was revealed that at present no site has been identified for the development of a public play park.
Without an identified site the Council is unable to progress the project to the next stages such as feasibility studies, detailed site assessments or planning/landowner permissions.
Before any funding application can be submitted all necessary funding and approvals must be in place, including confirmation of site availability, suitability and planning.
Once these are in place there would be potential to explore funding opportunities under DRCDG programmes.
