Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2024
244. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline the details of the €31.9 million urban regeneration and development fund for several projects in Tallaght town; and the projects on which this money has been spent. [27111/24]
View answerThrough the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) public bodies are receiving targeted support for innovative and holistic solutions to the issues that have hindered the regeneration and rejuvenation of our large towns and cities. To date, there have been three Calls for proposals under the URDF with in excess of €1.9 billion allocated to almost 400 projects, located right across the country.
Providing up to a maximum of 75% of approved project costs for applicant led projects, with the remaining 25% in matched funding arranged by the sponsoring authority, URDF supported projects are now active in every local authority area in the country.
Significant funding of €31.89 million was provided under URDF Call 1 for the Tallaght Town Centre Project to provide support for a number of key infrastructure, services, civic, residential and amenity projects in Tallaght town centre.
The Project will act as a catalyst for the wider and long term growth of Tallaght, as a living town and the thriving heart of South Dublin County.
The following table shows each of the sub-projects within the overall proposal:
Table 1: Tallaght Town Centre Sub-Projects
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Tallaght Town Centre – URDF Call 1 project |
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Belgard North Link Road URDF Funding: €7,537,350 (Contract award stage) |
Two Link roads-Cookstown Link Road and Airton Road Extension |
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Tallaght Stadium 4th Stand URDF Funding: €6,348,002 (Opened Q1 2024) |
New North Stand for 2,600 spectators, along with enhanced Corporate & Hospitality areas of the existing Main Stand together with improved Accessible Seating and a Changing Places Facility in the existing South Stand. |
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Innovation Hub URDF Funding: €10,336,047 (Completed - to be in use during 2024) |
Building to provide space for innovative technology start-ups and business supports in the South Dublin area. |
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Belgard Plaza new Civic Square for Tallaght Town Centre URDF Funding: €2,599,210 (Due to be completed Q2 2024) |
Multi-use Public open space will act as a square and a park |
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Mobility Hub URDF Funding: €3,005,850 (Due to be completed Q2 2024) |
New Public plaza and Transport Interchange enabling multi-modal transport |
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Chamber Square new Civic Square and Pedestrian Link URDF Funding: €1,299,262 (Due to be completed Q2 2024) |
Upgrade of Square and pedestrian link to include broad range of cultural and community events. |
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Sean Walsh Astro Pitch URDF Funding: €768,604 (Completed and in use by local sporting organisations) |
Construction of all-weather pitches to increase community involvement in Sport |
