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By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford’s plans for Heritage-led regeneration

Waterford's plans for Heritage-led regenerationLast month, Irish Local Authorities joined the European Urban Initiative Capacity Building team in Limerick for a training session on how to better integrate the New European Bauhaus values of aesthetics, sustainability, and participation into projects and urban strategies from the early stages of development.

Through THRIVE, Irish cities can receive funding for the design and implementation of regeneration projects, provided they incorporate the values of the New European Bauhaus.

Waterford is one of five urban centres to benefit from funding of up to €7 million each under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under one of Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes.

This funding will be utilised to regenerate the largest early 18th Century townhouse, 18 Lady Lane, on one of the oldest streets in Waterford City’s Viking Triangle.

18 Lady Lane will be converted into a visitor attraction, Tír na nÓg, the land of young people, to create a magical journey of discovery celebrating children’s past, present and future while conserving the original fabric and decorative internal features of the building to ensure authenticity is retained.

Morris Conway, Senior Architect with Waterford City and County Council explains, “The THRIVE heritage-led thinking ties in very well with Waterford City and County Council’s thinking. We have been actively pursuing a policy of heritage-led regeneration, especially in Waterford city centre and in our town centres.

“This is a project that tries to promote heritage and cultural experience to younger generations, to children and younger people. It’s something that had come through our museum experiences, our outreach programmes with our libraries, and also our community involvement schemes.”

“Sustainability, togetherness and beauty are the pillars of the New European Bauhaus. Our taking has always been around sustainability, both environmental, economic and social sustainability. So, it tied in very much with the new European Bauhaus. Sometimes, heritage building, a cultural use, can work well because it can be light touch,” Mr. Conway added.

Rose Power, THRIVE Programme Executive, Southern Regional Assembly said, “With THRIVE, what we’re trying to do is something a little bit more innovative, a little bit different. It works on the basis of urban regeneration, but we were looking to target the areas that most need that regeneration.

“This is about being bold, being brave, being innovative, and having a huge level of ambition to create projects that will be genuinely transformative for all of the citizens in our towns and cities across Ireland. The New European Bauhaus gives us that approach.”

Funded by the ERDF during the 2021-2027 programming period, Irish Regional Assemblies launched the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme – THRIVE. The programme aims to financially support Irish local authorities in renovating derelict heritage buildings in their town centres.

Tír na nÓg is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

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Attending the NEB EUI Capacity Building event in Limerick were:

l-r: John McGrath, Meath County Council, Rose Power and Catherine Connaughton, Southern Regional Assembly, Billy Smyth, Cork County Council, Elizabeth Hore, Wexford County Council and Morris Conway, Waterford City and County Council.

By Waterford City & County Council

Applications are now open for Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025 and Historic Thatch Buildings Grant 2025

The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025.

The primary focus of the HSF is to assist with the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public .Grants are  from €50,000 up to €200,000 and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:

  1. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
  2. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

The total value of all public funding provided for individual projects is 50% of eligible costs. In exceptional circumstances a higher percentage may be sought, subject to a max of 80%.

Eligible applications will be assessed for selection under the following criteria:

  • Significance of the structure
  • Efficacy of the grant in achieving the aims of the Historic Structures Fund
  • Quality of the methodology and technical merit of the works proposed
  • Contribution of the proposed works to keeping the structure in use, or bringing it back into use
  • Broader public or community benefit of the project

The Department encourages project promoters to incorporate a traditional skills training element in the project. There is a requirement for a comprehensive and sound methodology to accompany the application and that in the event of a successful application,  appropriately qualified conservation professional shall oversee the works.

The Historic Thatch Buildings  Grant 2025

The purpose of the scheme is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures. An application under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream does not preclude a separate application under the Historic Structures Fund or the main stream of the BHIS, but only one grant can be availed of per structure. A Method Statement or description of the proposed works, drawn up in consultation with an experienced thatcher or other relevant building professional, is required.

The Conservation Section, Waterford City and County Council will administer both schemes on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.   Full details of the schemes, including the application forms, the applicant checklists and the criteria are available on our Grants page.

Completed application forms to be submitted by email only to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie  by Friday 17th January 2025.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Portlaw Public Meeting – Town Centre First Plan

Portlaw Public Meeting

 

For the last two years, the community (particularly through the Portlaw Community Enhancement Committee) has been working with the Council, the Paul Hogarth Company and Hall Black Douglas Architects to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Portlaw.

The Council and the Enhancement Committee now wish for the plan to be validated by the community at large and, to that effect, a public meeting is being held in the Community Centre, Portlaw on this Wednesday night, 30th October at 7.30 p.m.

Come along, we want to hear from you!

The Town Centre First Plan and Implementation Plan are accessible at https://lnkd.in/e_ZgKzmg

By Waterford City & County Council

Portlaw Public Meeting – Town Centre First Plan

Portlaw Public Meeting

 

For the last two years, the community (particularly through the Portlaw Community Enhancement Committee) has been working with the Council, the Paul Hogarth Company and Hall Black Douglas Architects to prepare a Town Centre First Plan for Portlaw.

The Council and the Enhancement Committee now wish for the plan to be validated by the community at large and, to that effect, a public meeting is being held in the Community Centre, Portlaw on Wednesday night, 30th October at 7.30 p.m.

Come along, we want to hear from you!

The Town Centre First Plan and Implementation Plan are accessible at https://lnkd.in/e_ZgKzmg

By Waterford City & County Council

National Heritage Keepers Programme Opens For New Round of Applications

National Heritage Keepers Programme Opens For New Round of Applications

Discover the treasure on your doorstep!

Burrenbeo Trust is thrilled to announce that the latest round of the National Heritage Keepers Programme opens for applications on the 3rd of September. Over 150 groups and schools have completed the free programme to date. Heritage Keepers are now looking for community groups and senior classes of primary schools to take part in its highly anticipated fourth round.

Through a series of online workshops Heritage Keepers empowers groups and schools to delve into their local heritage and provides funding to allow them to take positive action. Rather than seeking to separate built, cultural and natural heritage the programme works on the principle that all aspects of heritage are very closely inter-linked and that these aspects work together to create our distinctive Places.

In the previous year, 70 schools and communities participated in the programme, with the majority successfully completing local funded projects and actions. These actions included exhibitions, heritage trails, tree planting, podcast creation, booklets, wildlife ponds, oral history projects and ‘Place Celebration’ days. Funding for fieldtrips is also provided meaning participants get to visit local heritage sites in person rather than just learning about them online. Previous participants have highly praised the programme with one primary school teacher commenting “Its more than just talking about helping, its actually doing something”, and another participant saying “It definitely brought us together as a group and we are delighted with what we achieved”.

The programme consists of five engaging two-hour workshops, followed by dedicated support while completing the funded action. It opens for expressions of interest on the 3rdth of September, with options to begin this autumn or in the New Year.

For those eager to learn more about this wonderful opportunity, an online information session is scheduled for Thursday, September 12th, at 7.30pm. Visit www.heritagekeepers.ie for additional details and to complete a brief application form (submission deadline: October 4th).

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For media inquiries, please contact: info@burrenbeo.com

By Waterford City & County Council

‘Not Stopping Now’ webinars

'Not Stopping Now'

The Climate Ambassador Programme, in collaboration with The Heritage Council and The Biodiversity Officer Network, is excited to bring you a new series of webinars designed to help you reconnect with nature. ‘Not Stopping Now’ will feature four engaging webinars, each focusing on a different aspect of our amazing biodiversity.

1.       August 21st: Bats with Bat Conservation Ireland. Register here.

2.       September 18th: Birds with bird specialists. Register here.

3.       October 16th: Dark Skies with Dark Sky Ireland. Register here.

The sessions will showcase nature’s incredible ability to adapt, highlight innovative conservation efforts, and explore how we can all play a part in supporting these initiatives. Don’t miss out — reserve your spot below and be part of the journey towards a more resilient and vibrant natural world!

See you there,
The Climate Ambassador and Biodiversity Officer Networks

By Waterford City & County Council

Good News for Built Heritage in Waterford

Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, has recently announced the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2025. This scheme is intended to support a substantial number of projects across the country, while also promoting the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople, and tradespersons in the repair and restoration of historic buildings.

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) is a government grant initiative funded by the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS), designed to assist owners and custodians in maintaining and conserving these significant structures. It operates in tandem with the Historic Structures Fund (HSF), which supports larger-scale conservation works on heritage properties. The funding for these schemes is administered through Local Authorities.

Ireland’s historic buildings play a vital role in enriching our cities, towns, villages, and countryside, while also fostering a strong sense of place and community pride. The primary responsibility for the protection of structures safeguarded under the Planning and Development Acts lies with their owners and occupiers. These custodians, along with Local Authorities, are charged with ensuring the preservation of these important buildings.

Since 2016, Waterford City and County have been allocated nearly €2 million for conservation projects under these schemes. To date, this funding has supported 168 projects, provided over 11,000 days of employment, and generated expenditure exceeding €4 million. These figures do not include the non-conservation aspects of the projects, which have also generated additional local employment and economic activity. The projects funded in Waterford have varied in scope, including essential repairs to rainwater goods, walls, windows, chimneys, and thatched roofs, as well as the restoration of stained glass windows and shopfronts.

The BHIS provides funding for the repair and conservation of the following types of buildings (or qualifying structures):

  1. Protected structures—buildings listed on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
  2. Proposed protected structures—buildings that the Local Authority proposes to include on this list
  3. Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs)—buildings located within areas defined as an ACA in the Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028
  4. Vernacular buildings, such as farm buildings
  5. Historic shopfronts

For 2025, there have been some changes to the BHIS compared to previous years. Notably, the scheme has been advertised much earlier than usual. This adjustment allows the details of the successful projects and the corresponding funding amounts to be announced in early January 2025, providing applicants and contractors with additional time to arrange and complete the works within the year.

The funding awarded for successful projects will range between €2,500 and a maximum of €50,000. The total value of public funding provided for individual projects can cover up to 80% of the total project cost, with the final amount determined by the Local Authority on a case-by-case basis.  The scheme will be administered by the Conservation Section of Waterford City and County Council.

Completed application forms and photographs of the structures must be submitted via email to planning@waterfordcouncil.ie by Friday, 27th September 2024.

By Waterford City & County Council

‘Not Stopping Now’ webinars

'Not Stopping Now'

The Climate Ambassador Programme, in collaboration with The Heritage Council and The Biodiversity Officer Network, is excited to bring you a new series of webinars designed to help you reconnect with nature. ‘Not Stopping Now’ will feature four engaging webinars, each focusing on a different aspect of our amazing biodiversity.

1.       July 24th: Pollinators with the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Register here.

2.       August 21st: Bats with Bat Conservation Ireland. Register here.

3.       September 18th: Birds with bird specialists. Register here.

4.       October 16th: Dark Skies with Dark Sky Ireland. Register here.

The lunchtime webinar series, 1-2 p.m sessions will showcase nature’s incredible ability to adapt, highlight innovative conservation efforts, and explore how we can all play a part in supporting these initiatives. Don’t miss out — reserve your spot below and be part of the journey towards a more resilient and vibrant natural world!

See you there,
The Climate Ambassador and Biodiversity Officer Networks

By Waterford City & County Council

Funding available to community groups in Waterford for National Heritage Week events

Belle LakeLocal Authority Waters Programme opens grants scheme of €30,000 for Water Heritage Day 2024 

Friday, 28th of June 2024: The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) encourages community groups in County Waterford to apply under the ‘Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme 2024’ to celebrate Water Heritage Day on Sunday the 25th of August.

To make an application see: LAWPRO Small Grants and Events Scheme 2024 | Online Consultation Portal of the Waters and Communities Office

Consult with your local Community Water Officer, Catherine Seale-Duggan   for advice Communities Team – Local Authority Water Programme (lawaters.ie) Deadline for applications is Tuesday, 16th July 2024.

 LAWPRO works in partnership with the Heritage Council, and  you can register your event on www.heritageweek.ie/get-involved/organise-an-event

By Waterford City & County Council

Wonder Walking Trails launched in Waterford city and county

The Wonder Wander Walking Trails were launched in the city and Cappoquin earlier this week.

These trails have been produced by the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, The Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, in association with Waterford City and County Council.

At the city launch in the Central Library, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Conway highlighted that the trail shines a light on some of the lesser known architectural details of our streetscapes.  He mentioned buildings such as Christchurch Cathedral, The Port of Waterford building and the City Walls, but also noted the lovely details that we pass everyday such as the Art Noveau windows on the Baptist Church in Catherine Street, the ornate terracotta figures on Clyde House and the terraced houses such as those at St Otteran’s Place.

In Cappoquin, Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Declan Doocey spoke about the historic shopfronts, which are the best in the county and referenced the ornamental details such shamrocks and flowers which are carved into the woodwork .

The launches concluded with a very informative walk along part of the trail conducted by John Beattie, NIAH.

Rose Ryall, Conservation Officer with Waterford City and County Council said that “the aim of these trails is to raise public awareness of our built heritage and to celebrate a sense of place by exploring the rich and diverse heritage of the Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA) in the historic cores of Cappoquin and Waterford City.”

Pop-up models at the events were produced by Kevin Moran of EZexploring and highlighted the variety of structure types in the city and Cappoquin.  Edel McWeeney-Moran from EZexploring spoke about the community workshops and the drop-in information sessions which were held in the city’s Central Library and Cappoquin Community Centre.

Edel said, “Engaging with local schools such as the 6th class students from St Declan’s primary school and the 3rd class students at Cappoquin Primary school was particularly rewarding. The video at the event showed the drawings the pupils produced of their favourite historic buildings.”

John Beattie from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage explained the development of the trails and that this pilot project in Waterford and Meath will be rolled out elsewhere.  The final product launched is a self-guided walking route which includes points of interest ranging from regionally important buildings like churches to more modest buildings, reflecting the architecture and cultural heritage of the everyday. The map provides user friendly information on the points of interest with interpretative text illustrated by a combination of images and drawings The map also includes a scavenger hunt to get people out there analysing their streets and looking at them in a different way.

Copies of the trail maps are available at Cappoquin Community Centre, Lismore Library and Waterford Central Library and are also available on the ‘Places to Visit’ page on the NIAH website Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage or at our Built Heritage & Conservation page.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2023

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance over 150 outdoor recreation projects.

The investment, under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS), will be key to enhancing our mountain trails, forest walks, cycleways, rivers, lakes and beaches.

It will also provide a boost to local economies by attracting more visitors to our rural communities.

Up to €30,000 will be invested in each project under today’s round of funding – with a focus being placed on small scale enhancements, upgrades and repairs.

The Waterford projects being funded include:

Waterford ORIS Recipients

Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said:

“With summer just a couple of months away, I’m really pleased to announce over €4.1 million to develop over 150 outdoor recreation projects right across Rural Ireland. The investment I’m announcing today will greatly enhance the natural amenities right on our doorstep – from our walkways, mountain trails and forest walks, to our cycleways, beaches and rivers. I believe the projects receiving funding today will play an important role in attracting more visitors to our rural towns and villages. So my big message as Minister today is to get out and explore those hidden gems in your community. The clocks are going forward this weekend – a perfect reason to go on that hike or cycle and enjoy the great outdoors.”

Minister Humphreys continued:

“The Government’s Rural Development policy, ‘Our Rural Future’ and the new National Outdoor Recreation Strategy, ‘Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors’, have together set the stage to strengthen and support the sustainable development of the outdoor recreation sector in Ireland for years to come. The health benefits from engaging in outdoor activity combined with the economic and social benefits that can be achieved by this investment for rural Ireland, will no doubt serve us well in to the future. That is why I am making this funding available today and I look forward to making further announcement for larger scale investment in this sector in the coming weeks.”

A full list of successful projects is available here .

The announcement today will also benefit local communities with new or enhanced outdoor facilities while also helping to support local economies by continuing to offer domestic and international visitors an attractive and exciting array of outdoor amenities.

This funding will be invested in 151 outdoor recreation projects, bringing the total number of projects funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, since its establishment in 2017, to almost 1,600 nationwide.

These projects, under Measure 1, are to receive funding of up to €30,000 and will be delivered by September 2025. Further announcements of successful projects under Measures 2 and 3 of ORIS 2023 will be made in the coming weeks.

The funding announced today is in addition to the €2.3m which was announced in November 2023 for 50 projects under the Project Development Measure of ORIS.

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By Waterford City & County Council

Good news for Built Heritage in Waterford

Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage recently announced two funding schemes for Protected Structures and historic buildings: the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024.

Since 2016, Waterford City and County has been allocated  €1.4 million for conservation projects under these schemes. So far this has supported 137 projects, provided over 10,000 days of employment and has generated a spend of €3 million. These figures do not include the non-conservation element of projects which generated additional employment and spend.  The projects ranged in scope from essential repairs of rainwater goods, walls, windows, thatch roofs, stained glass, to large-scale repairs of buildings.

The Department notes that the quality of our historic built environment can have a profound effect on how we live. It contributes to the vitality of our cities, towns, villages and countryside, instils a sense of pride of place, and enhances the quality of our everyday lives.

The historic built environment makes a significant contribution to economic prosperity by attracting investment, providing direct and indirect employment, as well as sustaining a traditional skills base for wider application. Our built heritage is one of the main attractions for visitors to Ireland, so its conservation also reinforces and promotes our tourism industry as well as contributing to the regeneration of urban and rural areas.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024 

The BHIS scheme seeks to leverage private capital for investment in small-scale, labour-intensive projects and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of Protected Structures and in certain cases, the conservation of structures within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA). Funding awards made under the scheme will be between €2,500 and €15,000, with applicants matching in full the grants being awarded. In relation to projects funded within an ACA, the maximum amount is €10,000 per individual project.

The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024

Funding for the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is being made available as part of Project Ireland 2040. Total funding available nationally under the Historic Structures fund in 2024 will be €4 million.

Stream 1 will offer grants from €15,000 up to €50,000 and is aimed at essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures.

Stream 1, Historic Shopfronts sub-stream – To incentivise the conservation of historic shopfronts, each Local Authority is invited to submit an additional application under Stream 1 for eligible essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard them and keep them in use. Local Authorities are also invited to make an additional application for Irish-language shopfronts.

Stream 2 will offer a small number of grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or a clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

A grant of over €200,000 may be awarded in exceptional circumstances where a case is made by the applicant in relation to the significance of the project and the works proposed.

Vernacular Structures Stream – In the context of A Living Tradition: A Strategy to Enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of Our Built Vernacular Heritage (2021), the stream for vernacular structures is being retained for 2024, with funding of €150,000. The purpose of the stream is to support conservation repairs and small capital works to vernacular structures that are not listed in local authority Records of Protected Structures or otherwise legally protected. Such structures may be located within an Architectural Conservation Area.

These schemes will be administered by Waterford City and County Council. The criteria with a complete list of qualifying works, the application forms and checklist, and the guidance notes for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2024 and Historic Structures Fund 2024 are now available on https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/media/grants/index.htm

Completed application forms and photos of the structures to be submitted by email only to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie by 5pm, January 19th, 2024. Only applications received by this date will be considered.  Please ensure that the grant scheme name is in the subject line and note that all forms must be completed in full, in order to be processed. Successful applicants must have the works completed by September 27th 2024.

For further information about the schemes or to submit the application form please contact: Rosemary Ryall, Executive Conservation Officer, Waterford City and County Council by emailing rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

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By Waterford City & County Council

The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024

Funding for the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is being made available as part of Project Ireland 2040. Total funding available nationally under the Historic Structures fund in 2024 will be €4 million

1. Stream 1 will offer grants from €15,000 up to €50,000 and is aimed at essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures.

2. Stream 1, Historic Shopfronts sub-stream – To incentivise the conservation of historic shopfronts, each Local Authority is invited to submit an additional application under Stream 1 for eligible essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard them and keep them in use. Local Authorities are also invited to make an additional application for Irish-language shopfronts.

3. Stream 2 will offer a small number of grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:

a. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or

b. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

A grant of over €200,000 may be awarded in exceptional circumstances where a case is made by the applicant in relation to the significance of the project and the works proposed.

4. Vernacular Structures Stream – In the context of A Living Tradition: A Strategy to Enhance the Understanding, Minding and Handing on of Our Built Vernacular Heritage (2021), the stream for vernacular structures is being retained for 2024, with funding of €150,000. The purpose of the stream is to support conservation repairs and small capital works to vernacular structures that are not listed in local authority Records of Protected Structures or otherwise legally protected. Such structures may be located within an Architectural Conservation Area. All local authorities can apply for funding for specific projects of between €5,000 and €10,000.

The scheme will be administered by the Conservation Section,  Waterford City and County Council.   If you are interested, please download the application form and checklist.  There is  also a guidance  to assist applicants with information in relation to the application process and operation. All forms are also available in Irish.

Completed application forms and photos of the structures to be submitted only  by email  to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie by 5pm on 19th  of January 2024. Only applications received by this date  will be considered.  Please ensure that the grant scheme name is in the subject line and note that all forms must be completed in full, in order to be processed. Successful applicants must have the works completed by the 27th of September 2024.

If  you have any queries in relation to the schemes or wish to submit the application form by post  please contact: Rosemary Ryall, Executive Conservation Officer, Waterford City and County Council. e-mail:  rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

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Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024

The BHIS scheme seeks to leverage private capital for investment in small-scale, labour-intensive projects and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of Protected Structures and in certain cases, the conservation of structures within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACA). Funding awards made under the scheme will be between €2,500 and €15,000, with applicants matching in full the grants being awarded. In relation to projects funded within an ACA, the maximum amount is €10,000 per individual project.

The scheme will be administered by the Conservation Section,  Waterford City and County Council.   If you are interested, please download the application form and checklist.  There is  also a guidance booklet   and a  list  of qualifying works and non-qualifying works  to assist applicants with information in relation to the application process and operation.

  • Completed application forms and photos of the structures to be submitted only by email to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie by 5pm on 19th  of January 2024.

Only applications received by this date  will be considered.  Please ensure that the grant scheme name is in the subject line and note that all forms must be completed in full, in order to be processed. Successful applicants must have the works completed by  the 27th of September 2024.

If you have any queries in relation to the schemes or wish to submit the application form by post  please contact: Rosemary Ryall, Executive Conservation Officer, Waterford City and County Council. e-mail:  rryall@waterfordcouncil.ie

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