Over €1.645m funding allocated for clean-up of former Goldcrop site in Carrick-on-Suir
The funding to clean-up a large derelict site on Carrick-on-Suir’s quay has been allocated under the EU Just Transition Fund START Scheme
Over €1.645m funding has been announced for the clean-up of the derelict former Goldcrop site along the town’s North Quay as part of Carrick-on-Suir Riverside Rehabilitation and Revitalisation Project.
Fine Gael TD for South Tipperary Michael Murphy and Fianna Fáil Senator for South Tipperary Imelda Goldsboro have welcomed the €1,645,580 allocation, which is part of an overall €33m investment package for 33 projects announced today (Monday, November 2) by Minister of Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien under the EU Just Transition Fund START Scheme, co-funded by the Government and the European Union.
The investment in Carrick will support the rehabilitation of the long-derelict riverside brownfield site, including the removal of asbestos and other hazardous materials, demolition of unsafe structures, treatment of invasive species and remediation of contaminated ground.
Deputy Murphy said,: “This is fantastic news for Carrick-on-Suir and another very welcome investment in the future of the town. For far too long, this prominent riverside site has remained derelict and underutilised. This funding represents another significant step towards addressing that dereliction and unlocking the site’s enormous potential.”
“Carrick-on-Suir has so much to offer, and investments like this, alongside the wider regeneration programme already underway, are vital to making the town an even more attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.
“I want to acknowledge Tipperary County Council and the members for bringing forward the project. I look forward to seeing the works progress and, ultimately, this important riverside location being transformed into something the entire community can be proud of,” he concluded.
Senator Goldsboro, meanwhile, said a €1.645 million investment will support local communities and help deliver a more sustainable future for the area.
The project will deliver practical improvements for the local community, including the rehabilitation of a long-derelict site in Carrick-on-Suir, removing hazardous materials and preparing the land for future use.
"This is a significant investment in the future of Carrick-on-Suir and will deliver real benefits for the local community. Tackling dereliction and rehabilitating this site will improve the local environment and help make Carrick-on-Suir a better place to live, work and visit.
"Supporting communities through the transition to a low-carbon economy is hugely important, and this investment will help ensure that local areas can benefit from new opportunities while protecting and improving their environment.
"I look forward to seeing this project in Carrick-on-Suir progress."
The funding of €36 million, announced by Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O'Brien, will benefit 33 climate action projects to support a sustainable transition in the Midlands.