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FIVE marine projects in Kerry have been approved funding of €1,505,350 under the Brexit Adjustment Marine infrastructure Scheme.
Further funding of €265,650 will be provided by Kerry County Council bringing the total investment through the scheme to €1,771,000.
The five projects benefiting from the scheme are:
• Fenit Dredging
• Pontoon replacement at Knightstown breakwater.
• Provision of concrete slabs and installation of public lights, power and water points at Scraggane Pier.
• Installation of new steel illuminated buoy, new port lights and upgrade to cardinal marks at Kay Rock and Valenntai Navigation aids.
• Remedial and safety works at Kilmackalogue Pier Kenmare
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The Brexit Adjustment: Local Authority Marine Infrastructure Scheme 2022-2023 is designed to support economic sectors, businesses and local communities and to support job creation.
The aim is to enhance, upgrade, modernise and develop Ireland’s publicly-owned coastal and marine infrastructure to facilitate diversification of economic opportunities.
Welcoming the news, Minister for Education and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley said: “I welcome this timely investment in marine infrastructure in Kerry. This funding will enhance, reshape and rebuild five key marine projects that are vital to the fishing industry. Brexit has had a particularly difficult impact on the fishing industry and this investment will ensure that industry can continue to benefit from safe, accessible, lasting infrastructure in our key harbours and ports.”
