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Year: 2025

By Waterford City & County Council

Status Yellow Low Temperature warning for the whole of Ireland

Met Éireann has added a Status Orange Snow/ Ice warning for Waterford until 8pm this evening (Sunday) and a Status Yellow Low Temperature / Ice warning for the whole of Ireland will be in place until midday, Thursday, January 9th.

With very cold nights with widespread frost and ice, potential impacts include hazardous travelling conditions, icy patches and travel disruption.

Waterford City and County Council joined a National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) meeting this morning and the Local Authority’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) is monitoring conditions locally.

Waterford City and County Council will continue to treat the Priority One and Two road networks. Waterford road network Gritting Routes can be found on the homepage of Waterford City and County Council website at https://waterfordcouncil.ie/

With heavy snowfall ongoing in higher areas – Ballymacarbry, Rathgormack, Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir – some roads may become impassable, and people should avoid travelling in these areas.

Wet surfaces and overnight freezing temperatures will lead to very slippery conditions and the possibility of black ice, making travel conditions throughout the week very challenging.

With wet surfaces and overnight freezing temperatures travel conditions throughout the week will be very challenging.  Waterford City and County Council advises people to assess whether making a journey by road is necessary. If it is not, please consider delaying your trip until the weather and road conditions improve.

If the journey is necessary Waterford City and County Council is advising motorists to slow down and drive with caution even on gritted roads, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.

The low temperature advisory will be in place until Thursday and wintry showers, widespread frost and ice and some freezing fog can be expected.

With surface water levels remaining high until 9am Monday, January 6th, there may be some risk of localised and spot flooding.  Waterford City and County Council is asking motorists to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Waterford City and County Council’s Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol is also in operation, with extra bed capacity available at McGwire House. The Outreach Team from Waterford Integrated Homeless Services has been in contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of the shelter arrangements.

Waterford City and County Council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.

Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks and the Homeless Services Team at Waterford Integrated Homeless Services by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

Key public safety messages:

  • Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
  • Drivers travelling longer journeys are advised to be aware of conditions right along their route, as the weather may vary significantly across different parts of the country.
  • Public transport may also be affected by this spell of wintry weather, so check with service operators for the latest updates in their area.
  • Take extra care while walking as footpaths can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
  • Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours.
  • Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112.
  • The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
  • People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
  • Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
  • ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor PowerCheck.ie.
  • Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via our 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see water.ie.

 

 

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Met Éireann Status Orange Rain/Snow warning issued for Waterford

Orange Weather Warning

A Met Éireann Status Orange Rain/Snow Warning has been issued for Waterford and is in place from 17:00 Saturday 04/01/2025 to 17:00 Sunday 05/01/2025.

Heavy rain transitioning to sleet and snow with significant accumulations are expected.

The very cold spell across the country will lead to very disruptive weather, with an area of low pressure sending up some heavy rain, sleet and snow. This cold spell is expected to extend into next week with lying snow, some wintry showers and widespread severe frost and ice and some freezing fog also.

Waterford City and County Council joined a National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) meeting this morning and the Local Authority’s Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) is monitoring conditions locally.

Waterford City and County Council advises that the Priority One and Two Road networks have been gritted this morning and Waterford City and County Council ground crews are attending to gritting Priority Three roads as resources allow.  All Waterford City and County Council Gritting Routes can be found on the homepage of Waterford City and County Council website at https://waterfordcouncil.ie/

Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer with Waterford City and County Council said, “While the weather status may have changed from yellow to orange, the key public safety messages remain the same.

“We would advise all motorists to exercise caution when travelling, allow extra time for your journey and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front.  Travelling conditions throughout the evening and night will be difficult, even on gritted roads, so please slow down and be aware of other road users.

“Footpaths will also be hazardous in the icy conditions, so we are asking pedestrians to take extra care.”

With heavy rainfall expected there may be some risk of localised and spot flooding and Waterford City and County Council is asking motorists to avoid driving through flowing or standing water and be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists.

Waterford City and County Council’s Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol is also in operation, with extra bed capacity available at McGwire House. The Outreach Team from Waterford Integrated Homeless Services has been in contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of the shelter arrangements.  Waterford City and County Council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.

Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks and the Homeless Services Team at Waterford Integrated Homeless Services by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

Key public safety messages:

  • Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions.
  • Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
  • Take extra care while walking as footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
  • Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours.
  • Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112.
  • The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
  • People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
  • Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
  • ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.
  • Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via its 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see www.water.ie.
  • People are advised to conserve water and visit https://www.water.ie for advice.
  • Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.

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By Waterford City & County Council

 Status Yellow Weather Warning for Snow-Ice for Waterford

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow Snow–Ice Warning for Waterford.  The warning is in place from 5pm Saturday, January 4th to 5pm Sunday, January 5th, with falls of rain, sleet and snow expected.

The very cold spell across the country will lead to very disruptive weather over the weekend, with an area of low pressure sending up some heavy rain, sleet and snow. This cold spell is expected to extend into at least the middle of next week with lying snow, some wintry showers and widespread severe frost and ice and some freezing fog also.

Waterford City and County Council’s severe weather management team attended a Virtual National Emergency Coordination Group meeting this morning and is advising that Waterford City and County Council ground crews are treating all Priority One and Two roads.

Gabriel Hynes, Senior Engineer with Waterford City and County Council said, “Waterford City and County Council ground crews are attending to the Priority One and Two road network, and gritting will continue on these Priority One and Two roads for the duration of the cold weather advisory warning.  The crews will attend to salting Priority Three roads as and when resources allow.

“Waterford City and County Council currently has ample salt stocks to treat these roads for the duration of the cold spell.  With 1,500 tonnes of salt in reserve at our yards in Waterford city and Dungarvan, salt is also being restocked as required from the National Depots in Cahir and Bellview.”

Hynes urged motorists to exercise caution on their journeys, “We would urge all motorists to reduce speed and leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in front.  Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, so please slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.  Pedestrians should also take care as footpaths will be slippery due to ice.”

All Waterford City and County Council Gritting Routes can be found on the homepage of Waterford City and County Council website at https://waterfordcouncil.ie/

Waterford City and County Council’s Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol is currently in operation until March 31st.  Throughout this period, the Outreach Team from Waterford Integrated Homeless Services is in regular contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of impending weather alerts/freezing temperatures and remind them of the shelter arrangements which they can avail of.

Extra capacity is available at McGwire House, Bath Street, Waterford, where homeless men and women can present to avail of shelter (051 879930). Women and children fleeing domestic violence should present to Oasis House, 71 Morrisson’s Road, Waterford (051 370367).

With the Met Éireann Status Yellow Snow / Ice Warning issued for the weekend, Waterford City and County Council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team by emailing homelessservicesteam@waterfordcouncil.ie if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.

Members of the public can also contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks and the Homeless Services Team at Waterford Integrated Homeless Services by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, after which calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.

Key public safety messages:

  • Wintry showers and icy surfaces will lead to difficult travel conditions.
  • Driving conditions will be hazardous, even where roads are gritted, slow down, drive with caution, be aware of other road users and allow extra time for your journey.
  • Take extra care while walking as footpaths etc. can be extremely hazardous/slippery due to ice.
  • Check on elderly, vulnerable and isolated neighbours.
  • Keep your phone charged and take it with you on all journeys. In an emergency dial 999 or 112.
  • The Be Winter Ready website https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/aa78b9-be-winter-ready provides further advice on preparing for severe weather.
  • People are advised to prepare for this period of severe weather including ensuring their mobile phone is fully charged to enable communication.
  • Monitor Met Éireann forecasts and/or visit https://www.met.ie/ for the most up to date information. Information is available across social media platforms and other news media sources.
  • ESB Emergency Services can be contacted at 1800 372 999. The public can monitor www.PowerCheck.ie.
  • Uisce Éireann Customers can check their website and social media channels for updates and to get in touch with any issues or concerns via its 24/7 customer care centre at 1800 278 278. People can also sign up online to free text alert system to get regular updates about their local supplies – see www.water.ie.
  • People are advised to conserve water and visit https://www.water.ie for advice.
  • Farmers are advised to take all precautions when dealing with livestock and possibly working alone.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City & County Council launches Local Enhancement Programme 2025

LEP 2025

Waterford City and County Council is inviting members of the public to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025.

Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and administered by Waterford LCDC through Waterford City and County Council, the Local Enhancement Programme is designed to improve and enhance community facilities for all.

The aim of the Local Enhancement Programme is to support community groups and clubs, with minor capital works and improvements to their facilities, and the purchase of equipment for community use. Such capital works may include carrying out necessary repairs and improvements to facilities, accessibility improvements, improving energy efficiency of community facilities, or to purchase equipment for community use.

This year groups will be able to use the current element of funding to support their non-pay running costs for example energy costs/bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges), rental/lease costs or insurance bills.

Orla Kelly, Community Administration Officer, Waterford City and County Council said “The Local Enhancement Programme provides vital support to small Community Groups and organisations to help them carry out invaluable work improving their facilities and purchasing equipment.

“By administering the 2024 LEP fund which supported 190 groups, we have seen first-hand how these grants can make a big difference and we would like to thank all our 2024 successful applicants for the vital work they do for their local communities. The application process is straight-forward, and I would encourage all interested groups to visit the Council’s website for information on this fund and how to apply.”

Closing date for applications to the Local Enhancement Programme is 4pm January 31st, 2025. Details can be found here.

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