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URBAN AND VILLAGE RENEWAL PROGRAMME 2006The main towns to be funded in the 2006 programme are Ballina, Balla, Charlestownand Mulranny.Ballina:Works in Ballina, will involve the development of a riverside walk along BarrettStreet and the Ridge Pool. The project is expected to cost in excess of €640,000 andwill be part funded by the Urban and Village Renewal Programme. It is anticipatedthat a public consultation process will be undertaken early in the New Year.Balla:Works here will involve the refurbishment of Main Street and the Market Square. Thepublic consultation process is well underway and will be complete by the end of 2005.The cost of the works will be in excess of €437,000 and will be part funded by theUrban and Village Enhancement Programme. It is anticipated that works will be putto tender in January 2006 with a contractor on site by March.Charlestown:Work will be concentrated on the 2 main approach roads out side the GAA groundson the Western side of the town and the Dublin road on the eastern side of the Town.Work will involve stone facing existing walls and tree planting. The funding availableunder the U&VRP is €100,250. Consultation is underway with landowners andestablished organisations. Works are due to commence in March 2006.Mulranny:The budget available from the U&VRP is €100,250. Works will involve the provisionof a decorative lighting scheme and the under grounding of networks. Publicconsultation has taken place with established organisations, with work due tocommence in March 2006.VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT SCHEME 2006In addition to the Urban and Village Renewal Programme 2006, the Councilundertakes small village enhancement schemes. Works will range from landscaping,under-grounding, provision of footpaths, and public lighting schemes.The following are the proposed Village Enhancement Schemes for 2006:VillageFunding MCCBarnatra €12,700Inver €12,700Carne €6,350The Neale €12,700Partry €12,700Rake street €12,700Doocastle €12,700Bofield €6,35042