Castleisland playground.MINISTER for Children, Disability, Equality and Kerry TD Norma Foley, has today announced funding of over €21,000 for an upgrade to Castleisland playground.
The capital grant scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding of up to €22,000 for the refurbishment and upgrade of existing playgrounds or the development of new ones.
Castleisland playground has been awarded €21,470 in funding, with the installation of level access play equipment.
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Minister Foley said: “I am pleased to announce this funding for Castleisland playground under the capital grant scheme for Play and Recreation. The inclusive upgrade will ensure that this playground is a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible space for all children and young people.”
Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access and will help children with a diverse range of needs to avail of the benefits of high-quality play facilities alongside their peers. Some of these funded projects include the installation of:
• Wheelchair-accessible seesaws
• Inclusive sensory playground equipment and inclusive play space
• Upgraded accessibility features and biodiversity planting
• Level Access Play Equipment
• Teen Spaces
