Cappoquin Regeneration Projects progressing well
Works are progressing well on the first phase of the Cappoquin Regeneration Project.
In April of this year, Waterford City and County Council awarded construction contracts for the refurbishment of Moore’s Hotel on Main Street, and for the refurbishment of three terraced townhouses at 6, 7 and 8 Main Street.
Marlhill Construction from Ardfinnan was awarded the main contract for the refurbishment of Moore’s Hotel on Main Street, with the Design Team led by Aughey O’Flahery Architects of Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. The construction contract for the derelict former Moore’s Hotel will transform the 150-year-old building into residential upper floor accommodation over ground floor commercial premises.
Conor Phelan Construction from Dungarvan was awarded the contract for the refurbishment of three terraced townhouses at 6, 7 and 8 Main Street, with Design Team led by DHB Architects of Waterford. This project will transform the vacant terraced townhouses into three new homes with ancillary mews accommodation at the rear on Green Street.
The Department of Rural and Community Development is investing over €6m in the overall Cappoquin Regeneration Project through its Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF). This investment is being augmented by additional funding from Waterford City and County Council and the Cappoquin Regeneration Company. The Regeneration Project aims to address vacancy and dereliction in the town centre and invest in the town centre’s public domain.
Further projects include the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. The Soccer Club project elements include a new boundary fence at the soccer club, community garden and extended walkway within the site.
The Cappoquin Railway Loop Walk Phase 1, funded under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme starts at the slipway and runs along the riverbank to the boathouse. Works are expected to commence in Q3 2024 with completion in Q2 2025.
It is envisaged that this will be the first phase of a project that would eventually see the development of the entire Cappoquin Railway Loop Walk with the centrepiece being the refurbishment of Old Red Bridge railway viaduct.
The final phase of the Cappoquin Regeneration project will enhance the public realm spaces, with particular focus on the Market Square and the Twig Bog area to improve pedestrian and traffic flow. A consultant will be appointed in the coming months to complete the design and prepare tender documents
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Image 1863: Before – Moore’s Hotel
Image 4912 / Rear – Works progressing well on Moore’s Hotel
