In a statement issued yesterday, Louth County Council confirmed that the letter of offer received from the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) in respect of the funding of €17.4 million for the Narrow Water Bridge project has been accepted and signed.
A Council spokesperson confirmed that efforts are continuing to secure the additional funding of €15 million necessary to ensure the Bridge becomes a reality.
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