An 18th-century Georgian estate and mansion in Waterford is set to be enhanced as a world class tourism destination courtesy of government funding.

Waterford City and County Council secured an investment of €3,726,000 under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund 2019 for a series of works at Mount Congreve.

The funding will enable the redevelopment and restoration of the Mount Congreve Estate and will provide enhanced visitor amenities including repair of the historic greenhouse, improved access to grounds and pathways and provision of family friendly facilities.

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The Mayor of the City and County of Waterford, Cllr John Pratt said: "This funding is particularly welcome and I am delighted to be in a position to develop Mount Congreve as a world class tourism destination for now and for future generations."

The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, part of Project Ireland 2040, commits a fund of €1 billion which will provide for investment in towns and villages, enhancing sustainable social and economic development, and can demonstrate coordination and integration between the community and public sector.

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