89 private roads in Mayo benefit under Local Improvement Scheme

THE Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring has confirmed that some 89 private roads were selected for upgrades under the Local Improvement Scheme in Mayo in 2017.

A total of €1,272,974 was allocated for road improvements such as resurfacing here in Mayo last year, as part of a €17 million national fund for the scheme.

Minister Ring said: “I am delighted to confirm that another round of LIS funding will take place in the first half of this year.”

“In last year’s LIS scheme 89 private roads in Mayo were designated for improvements.  

 “The LIS scheme was re-introduced last year after a gap of eight years since the last round of funding, and has made a huge difference to local communities here in Mayo.

“Many lanes and boreens which link private homes and farms are not on the public roads network and are therefore not maintained by the local authority, so this scheme really supports people living and working in rural areas.

“There is still work to be done on many private roads in Mayo so I am delighted to announce that another LIS Scheme will take place this year.

“Fine Gael in government will continue to invest in infrastructure to support local communities and build a sustainable future for rural Ireland,” concluded Minister Ring.