Longford County Council has welcomed the approval of €0.9 million for the Lower Main Street Public Realm Enhancement Project under the Government's new Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund programme.

Announced this week by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD, the national programme will provide up to €409 million for almost 120 regeneration projects across the country, supporting the renewal of town and city centres and advancing Town Centre First objectives.

The Lower Main Street scheme will upgrade a key gateway into Longford Town, introducing public realm improvements aimed at boosting safety, accessibility and overall appeal for residents, businesses and visitors. It covers the section between Little Water Street and Richmond Street and will complement major regeneration already underway in the Camlin Quarter and at Seán Connolly Barracks.

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Planned works include reconstructing and widening footpaths, installing a new pedestrian crossing, adding accessible parking spaces, fitting heritage-style energy-efficient public lighting, undergrounding overhead utility cables, and providing new street furniture, bicycle parking, landscaping and tree planting. The project will also enhance connections between the town centre, the Camlin Quarter, the Seán Connolly Barracks redevelopment and the Council's new Tourism Office at the Old Post Office.

Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Gerry Hagan said: "This funding is a significant investment in the future of Longford Town and a strong endorsement of the work being undertaken to regenerate and revitalise our town centre. The Lower Main Street enhancement project will also strengthen connections to key regeneration projects such as the Camlin Quarter and Seán Connolly Barracks. This investment will help support economic activity, encourage sustainable travel and improve the overall experience of our town centre for everyone."