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The Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley, has announced that €16,443 has been awarded for playgrounds and play areas in Tipperary.
The Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation provides funding to support city and county councils in upgrading existing playgrounds or developing new playgrounds.
A total of €500,000 has been allocated nationwide to support playgrounds across Ireland with €16,443 being allocated to the playground upgrade and to include inclusive equipment.
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Many of the projects funded under this year’s scheme give particular focus to inclusion and access and will help to ensure that children with a diverse range of needs can 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
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