Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government has announced that he has given sanction for South Kerry Development Partnership Limited to approve funding of €295,396.27, to Fossa Community Centre Ltd, for the development of an 0.2ha site at the rear of the Community Centre, at Fossa, Killarney, Co Kerry, under the Village and Countryside Renewal and Development measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.

The site will be developed as a playground and recreational area for all age groups and a link to Fossa wood will also be provided with the installation of steps at the rear of the existing community centre.

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Minister Hogan said: "This project will be of immense benefit to Fossa with it’s total project costs of €393,861.70. I know it will improve the quality of life and will strengthen the social and economic fabric for all the areas inhabitants."

The LEADER elements of the Programme offer many challenges and opportunities in terms of addressing the needs of improving the quality of life in rural areas and providing greater opportunities for farm diversification. It is focused on the development of micro-enterprises, rural services, rural recreation and rural tourism. It is hoped that, by focusing on these services, the Programme will lead to sustainable development, which in turn will ensure prosperity for the rural areas.

(CD)