It has been a little over three weeks since the DARC volunteers began knocking on our doors seeking donations for this wonderful community project. As 96% of the Diary's readers voted in favour of the DARC in our recent poll, we know that this is something the community of Dromahair wants, as well as needs. It is no surprise then that the volunteers have been getting a great response on the doorsteps, and already the donations have begun to arrive. Some €24,000 has been raised as of yesterday, in addition to the €50,000 already raised by last year's scrap metal collection.
Thermometers showing the collection's progress have been erected at Gillmor's, McGoldrick's Londis and in the Park. It is hoped to have all envelopes collected by 24th September. Any donations not collected by this date can be left in to the Primary Care Centre in Dromahair. Receipts for donations will begin to issue shortly.
The DARC project itself has been open for tenders since last weekend and already there have been an amazing 29 expressions of interest from construction companies. The cut-off date for tenders is 29th August next. Once the tendering process is complete decisions can be made about the final shape and cost of the proposed development. Exciting times!
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