Mid-Tyrone
SDLP Councillor Rosemarie Shields has welcomed the assurance from the
Electricity Supply Board, that they will be providing a community fund for the
residents of the Carrickmore area. Money for the community fund will be
generated through Crockagarran Wind Farm on the Whitebridge Road in Carrickmore.
Cllr.
Shields said “I am delighted to announce that I have secured a commitment from
ESB to provide a community fund for the benefit of the residents of the
immediate area. This will consist of a minimum £25,000 per annum and will be
released in the first quarter of 2013.”
“In
the current economic climate all funding is being cut in an attempt to save
money. These cuts will have a detrimental effect on organisations within the
community, in being able to provide much needed services. I know these wind farm community funds will be
a vital source of income for hard-pressed voluntary and community groups,
allowing them to continue their work within the Carrickmore area.
“I
would urge everyone in the area to watch out for notification in the local press
and take full advantage of the funding being made available. If anyone would
like further help with applying for funding please do not hesitate to contact
myself at home or through the Omagh SDLP Advice Centre at 9B Dromore Road,
Omagh or call 028 8225 0060.”
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