The project has now received funding until March 1997, during which time the former issues will continue to be addressed.

Powys Telecentre Development Project

An ERDF Project under the Rural Wales Objective 5b Programming Document

Background

The Telecentre development project is the result of a twelve month study of the Telecentres in Powys. This study was undertaken by the Telecentre support officer who was appointed in June 1994 under the Strategic Development Scheme.

The ERDF project was submitted under Priority 3 (Countryside Management and Community Development), Measure 2 (Rural Services). The project benefits the whole of Powys.

Project Description

The project will enhance provision at the twelve existing Telecentres, and assist the development of three new facilities over the project period. The Telecentres will provide facilities for:

• self-study and assisted open and distance learning using computer-based training and other self-study materials
• tutored training
• use of computer and communications equipment by businesses, community groups and the public
• access to on-line information services and other teleservices for community and business benefit
• electronic communications systems will provide a local link to regional organisations including electronic mail services, bulletin board systems, video telephone links
• 'drop-in office' facilities to support outreach services by regional organisations to rural communities

This project will meet the cost of:

• bringing the equipment in all the Telecentres up to an appropriate standard
• consultancy and support to ensure the maximum benefit is gained from investment in the centres
• adaptation and upgrading of premises to provide appropriate accommodation and amenities for Telecentre and drop-in use, including disabled access
• installation of telecommunications links, equipment and software
• purchasing and developing software to support community and business use of the facilities

EDRF Grant Aid

The total project cost is £538,950, total eligible expenditure is £436,950. The amount of ERDF applied for is £218,475.

Project Period

• The project is retrospective for 1994 through to 1997.
  

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