Kildare County Council is welcoming applications under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS).

The LIS supports the improvement of non-public rural roads which provide access to homes and farms, as well as amenities such as lakes and rivers. Up to 90% of the funding is provided, with the balance coming from local residents.

The Department of Rural and Community Development has set out strict criteria for the scheme, meaning qualifying roads must:

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• Be of benefit to agricultural production and benefit two or more parcels of land owned or occupied by different persons engaged in separate agricultural activities.

• Provide access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons separately engaged in such activities. 

• There must be more than one landholder on an LIS road and the road must be open to the public.

More details and application forms can be accessed on the Kildare County Council website.

The deadline for applications under the 2019 scheme is Thursday 28 February at 5pm.

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