Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway County Council has allocated €200,000 for street enhancement works in Ballinalsoe town.
The investment covers 50% of the total cost of the street scape scheme, which is estimated at €400,000, with the remaining funds coming from close to 80 local businesses.
It comes as the Local Authority had initially planned to allocate €80,000 for the works, however, the investment was increased following representations from local business owners and elected representatives.
Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten argues the funding will allow businesses to make a real difference to the appearance of the town.
He says it will also encourage families and businesses to locate themselves in Ballinalsoe and raise vital income for other local projects.
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