€770,000 is to be spent on six Donegal marine infrastructure projects under the 2026 Local Authority Infrastructure Scheme.
The government will provide €577,500, which is 75% of the total cost, with Donegal County Council contributing €192,500.
Works must be complete by October 31st this year.
Donegal TD Pat The Cope Gallagher says the six projects span the county……………
Full details of the six projects –
Greencastle Harbour – Pile Repairs
Repair of damaged and deteriorating piles
Eligible cost: €250,000
Funding: €187,500
Donegal Bay – Aids to Navigation
Repair and replacement of essential navigation markers
Eligible cost: €80,000
Funding: €60,000
Ballyshannon – Pontoons
Upgrades to Ballyshannon pontoons
Eligible cost: €250,000
Funding: €187,500
Cassan Sound St John Point – Structural Repairs
Repairs to pier wall and breakwater
Eligible cost: €70,000
Funding: €52,500
Ballysaggart St John Point– Pier Wall Repairs
Structural repairs to pier wall
Eligible cost: €20,000
Funding: €15,000
Burtonport Harbour – Maintenance Facility
Development of a steelframed maintenance shed
Eligible cost: €100,000
Funding: €75,000
