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FORMED:
Has been Involved in local community development since 1989.
Phennick Cove Developments was set up in 1994. Main aim -
to exploit the tourism potential of the area, while at the
same time meeting community needs.
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POPULATION:
2,700 (approx.). 322 people work in fishing, 29 on a part time and
293 on a full time basis. This represents 16% of the total Northern
Ireland employment in the industry. 13% of the Northern Ireland
Fishing Fleet is located in Ardglass.
PROJECTS UNDER FISHING VILLAGES PROGRAMME: Construction of
a sheltered boat park within the Harbour area with 55 berths for
visiting pleasure craft and permanent moorings for local boats;
provision of an amenity building with an administration office;
landscaping around the site including planting, seating, lighting
and surfacing to car parks.
FUNDING PACKAGE:
Fishing Villages Programme Funding: £1,073,025
Additional Funding Levered: £509,675
Total £1,582,700
JOBS CREATED:
1 full time and 2 part time jobs.
OTHER PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED:
Provision of Marquee for community and tourism functions; Shop Front
and Environmental Improvement Scheme; implementation of a specialised
training initiative in water based activities;
OTHER FUTURE PLANS:
Development of a major water based tourism facility combining high
quality tourist accommodation, fine cuisine and water based activities;
provision of a commercial slip.
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