New shed will allow Gorey Tidy Towns to ensure the town looks its best for all who ‘live, work and visit' there
Gorey Guardian
On the grand scale of things the opening of a shed might not seem the biggest of events but for all those involved in Gorey Tidy Towns (GTT) it was a day of celebration as they gathered to officially unveil their new facility. Located in the Civic Square car park, the funding for the shed was provided under the Gorey Community Works Grant Scheme 2024 through Wexford County Council (WCC).
Having outgrown its old shed, GTT required a larger space to store its tools and equipment and were able to purchase one thanks to the funding sourced through the scheme.
The group oversees the activities of a team of volunteers as well as Tús and Community Employment Scheme (CES) workers who carry out maintenance in public areas around the town. These activities include mowing, weeding, planting, kerbing, trimming back vegetation and litter picking.
Gorey Tidy Towns maintains around 15 flower beds and green spaces across the town.
'We are so thankful to Wexford County Council's Community Works Grant Scheme for supporting us in acquiring this new facility,' said John Woodbyrne, Chairperson of Gorey Tidy Towns. 'We want to especially recognise the help of Gorey/Kilmuckridge Municipal District Manager, Philip Knight, who organised the site works for the installation of the shed.'
In keeping with the Gorey Tidy Towns policy of supporting local businesses where possible, the shed was supplied by Adman Sheds, Ballycanew Road, Gorey, while the base was installed by Shedbase.ie, Ballinakill, Ferns.
'We are absolutely delighted with the shed,' said John. 't will stand us in good stead for the coming years as we are busier than ever ensuring Gorey continues to look its best for all who live, work and visit here.'
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