Waterford Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Housing, John Cummins has announced €273,729 for 28 projects in Waterford.
The funding awarded under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025 will support the repair and restoration of older buildings with complex needs.
Minister Cummins’ has today announced the list of over 650 projects to be awarded funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025, with €273,729 going to 28 projects in Waterford.
Examples of projects being funded include:
● €20,000 for the Church of the Immaculate Conception
● €20,000 for Curraghmore house
● €14,000 for the Thatched Cottage, Matthews Cross, Kilmeaden
● €11,000 for the Franciscan Friary, 21 Lady Lane
● €11,000 Saint John’s Catholic Church, Parnell Street, Waterford City
● €10,000 for the Meeting Place, Upper Branch Road
Minister Cummins said: “I am delighted to announce this funding today for Waterford that will greatly assist with protecting our historic buildings which contribute to our community’s sense of identity.
“This year’s grants will be used to repair, restore, and protect historic structures in Waterford from modest traditional homes to landmark public buildings.
“Guided and supported by Architectural Conservation Officers and other local authority staff these projects will greatly enhance the vitality and amenity of our streetscapes.”
In addition to the funding provided under BHIS, owners and custodians will themselves commit an estimated €29.5m to these projects from private sources, marking this as a very significant investment in our built heritage and the traditional building skills which support it.
€1.25m of the €8.1m in total funding will be allocated to thatched buildings. This consists of €600,000 from the dedicated Historic Thatched Buildings stream, and an additional €650,000 awarded from the main stream of the BHIS.
A total of €41,060 will be awarded to 3 thatch projects in Waterford.
The full list of Waterford projects awarded can be found here:
● The full list of projects which will receive funding under BHIS 2025 may be found here: https://bit.ly/4gEr81N
● The full list of projects receiving funding for thatched buildings under BHIS 2025 may be found here: https://bit.ly/4hW1arB
Subject to funding, both the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Thatched Buildings Scheme will be open to new applications this July for projects for completion next year.