The National Botanic Garden of Wales has secured an additional GBP150,000 worth of public funding after meeting performance targets set out by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Last year, the Assembly Government announced a three-year package comprising GBP550,000 of annual revenue funding between 2012 and 2014, plus the conditional GBP150,000 grant.

After meeting performance targets over the last 12 months, the Carmarthenshire attraction is now in line to receive the extra support from the Assembly Government and local authority.

Lewis said: "The Garden plays a significant role in the local economy in Carmarthenshire, attracting tourists to the county whilst providing jobs for local people."

Carmarthenshire Council leader Meryl Gravell added: "[This funding] is a much welcome boost to the local economy, but it also proves that the National Botanic Garden is moving in the right direction."

Details: www.wales.gov.uk