NPI Installation of Heritage Gates

Class of Action:
Category:
Grassland, Peatland
Payment Rate:
€496.61 / Per Gate

Note: The most up to date specifications are available on the dedicated ACRES / ACRES CP website under Non Productive Investments – Click Link Here

About This Action:

Gates help improve farm accessibility and security. 

Allows greater control of where animals are grazing.

Adds an interesting feature to farm boundaries.

  1. Heritage gates are wrought iron or steel gates made to a local pattern. Contact
    the local CP team for details of potential suppliers.
  2. This NPI may not be available in every CP area.
  3. The Gate must be properly hung.
  • For the full details on requirements for this action you should read the Dept. of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s Specifications for Non Productive Investments.
  • You can find them by clicking here.

Implementation Notes

Gates cannot be installed on new entrances from public roads without the permission of the Local Authority and/ or the National Roads Authority. Burren Aran CP Area only at present.

 

Good Locations:

  • Existing Gaps in Field boundaries
  • Where an old gate needs to be replaced.

 

Poor Locations:

  • Where there is no existing access from a public road.
Is this action available outside of the Burren / Aran islands?
 
This NPI is currently only available in the Burren Aran Cooperation Project Area.
 
Does the gate have to be galvanised?
 
The gate must be either galvanised or painted to protect it from rust.

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