Applications for Beach Lifeguards for Bathing Season 2022 are now open and will be submitted online.
The link to apply online, along with candidate Information Booklet & associated documents, can be found on our website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 4th March 2022
Some two years back, Waterford City and County Council, working in collaboration with Waterford Leader Partnership, Cappoquin Regeneration Company, Tomar Trust and the local community, was successful in being allocated some €1.2 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF).
This funding was further bolstered by match funding provided by the Council and by Tomar Trust. This was designated as Category 2 funding i.e. funding to facilitate the design, planning and preparation of regeneration projects.
The emphasis on this phase of development was very much to identify and prepare projects which would address five main issues:
· Vacancy and dereliction in the town centre
· Lack of recent investment in the town centre’s public domain
· Lack of appropriate enterprise and housing opportunities
· The potential in improving access to the River Blackwater
· The lack of community and tourist-oriented recreational infrastructure
In the meantime, Waterford City and County Council, working closely with Cappoquin Regeneration Company has acquired a number of derelict and vacant properties, has procured architectural designs for same and has advanced them to a point of planning permission.
Likewise, there is design work on-going, again much with appropriate planning in place, to improve the physical appearance and attractiveness of the town centre, access to the river, the creation of a number of new recreational trails as well as the development of an innovative town centre housing pilot. The collaborative approach currently being taken in Cappoquin is cited in the government’s new “Town Centre First” policy which was unveiled last week.
Side by side with this are other ongoing initiatives in the town e.g. the development of Blackwater House as a new enterprise centre, a Town and Village Renewal Scheme which provided €120,000 for improvements to some 45 properties on Main Street and the work of Waterford Sports Partnership in the onward development of the West Waterford rural Sports Hub centred around Cappoquin.
Waterford City and County Council is now in a position to advance an application for the next round of RRDF funding which will take a number of projects from design through to construction and delivery.
To this effect, the Council is hosting a Public Consultation in Cappoquin Community Centre on the evening of Tuesday, 22nd February from 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. to which all the community and any interested parties are invited.
The purpose of the meeting will be to inform the attendees of progress to date, to outline the plans for further development and to get the community’s view as to the proposed projects and to discuss other potential developments which can aid in Cappoquin’s regeneration drive.
Cappoquin is a town with a great sense of heritage and past endeavour but is now time to also look forward and to ensure future vibrancy, sustainability and growth for this gorgeous town. It behoves everybody in the community to contribute to that future, to have their voices heard and to work together for the greater common good of Cappoquin and surrounding areas.
-ENDS-
Due to demand Waterford City & County Council are happy to announce a FREE Wildflower Masterclass which is open to all residents in the Waterford area who would like to plant a wildflower area in their community. The class will cover everything about wildflowers including planting techniques, wildflower mixes, different planting methods, where to buy your seed and much more.
There will be time for questions and notes will be sent to participants after the session. It is expected that this session will book out so please register your interest as soon as possible.
This two hour session covers everything you need to know about Wildflowers and creating fantastic pollinator friendly areas to improve your area. It will cover everything from rewilding to seed sowing, ground preparation, maintenance and sources of real Irish Wildflower seed. The session is lively and interactive and there is an opportunity to send in photos for the area you are considering planting, so you can get personalised advice from the horticulturalist Aoife Munn.
The Wildflower Masterclass will take place on Friday March 4th at 10 am – 12 noon. Please note this session is not recorded so you must be available at this time to attend. Registration will be taken at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/wildflower-masterclass-sponsored-by-waterford-city-county-council-registration-203642950547
Break the Bias – Waterford’s 3rd Global Women’s Conference to mark International Women’s Day is organised by Europe Direct Waterford, Waterford Integration Services and Waterford Libraries and will take place in The Theatre Royal, Waterford City on Tuesday 8 March from 10:30am – 12noon.
All are welcome to attend. Tickets for the event are free and can be booked here:
Speakers and Performers:
#BreakTheBias #IDW2022
Irish Water working in partnership with Waterford City and County Council wish to advise that due to a disinfection failure, the drinking water quality entering the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme may have been affected and have imposed a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect having consulted with the Health Service Executive. This notice applies to all consumers supplied by the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme and all consumers affected by this notice must boil their water before drinking. A map of the Ballyogarty Water Supply Scheme, detailing the areas affected, is available on www.water.ie and is also included in this notice.
Speaking about the Boil Water Notice, Irish Water’s Regional Operations Lead, Ronan Walsh said: “Our crews are on site working to resolve the issues with the mechanical failure and we would be confident that the Boil Water Notice can be lifted quite soon in consultation with the HSE, however we will continue to monitor the supply as public health is our number one priority.”
Water must be boiled (rolling boil for 1 minute and then cooled) for:
IMPORTANT: Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap of kitchen or bathroom sinks is not safe to drink.
You do not have to boil your water for the following:
Caution:
Only use Prepared Water (boiled and cooled) for the following situations.
Always Take Care:
How long before the boil water notice can be lifted?
How will we keep you informed?
You will be kept informed through the following media:
Website: www.water.ie
Irish Water Customer Contact Centre: 1890 278 278
Monday 14 February 2022. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads over the next few days as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow weather warnings for strong winds.
An Orange Weather Warning has been issued for Donegal for Wednesday night and Thursday morning, due to Storm Dudley. Westerly winds associated with Storm Dudley will reach mean speeds of 65 – 80km/h with damaging gusts of 100 – 130km/h, stronger on exposed coasts and on high ground. A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
A Yellow Warning has been issued for Clare, Donegal, Galway and Mayo for Wednesday and for a time on Thursday, as Storm Dudley brings Westerly winds that will reach mean speeds of 50 – 65km/h with damaging gusts of 80 – 110km/h, stronger on exposed coasts and on high ground. A combination of high tide and strong winds will lead to some coastal flooding.
Road users in areas affected by the Orange Warning are advised to check local traffic and weather conditions before setting out on a journey. The following advice is being given to road users. Motorists;
Advice to Pedestrians, Cyclists and motorcyclists;
For advice on severe weather driving tips, please see severe weather advice on the RSA website or check out the RSA Facebook and Twitter pages.
Please also see our severe weather warning videos created in collaboration with Teresa Mannion here. See advice with advice for driving in strong winds here.
For more weather updates, visit Met Eireann’s website: www.met.ie
For further information please contact:
Communications Department, Road Safety Authority – 096 25008
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Kelly congratulates Ballygunner Hurling Team on their historic All-Ireland win
Mayor Kelly extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Ballygunner Senior Hurling panel, management and backroom team on their fantastic win over Kilkenny’s Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland Club Final at Croke Park on Saturday, February 12th.
Mayor Kelly commented that “It is a great achievement to win a county senior hurling title and then the Munster title, but to go on and win an All-Ireland club title is absolutely fantastic. The whole club has done Waterford City and County proud, and we are extremely grateful to you all.”
“It isn’t every day that a player gets to play in a stadium such as Croke Park, and it was a huge honour for all of the Ballygunner team. It must give the whole team and club a great boost to know that they beat Ballyhale, a high-quality team that has dominated the club hurling scene in recent years.”
“I wish everyone connected with Ballygunner Hurling Club the very best for the rest of 2022 and into the future, and again I must congratulate you for representing the City and County so well on a national stage.”
Award winning street arts company Waterford Spraoi presents Salute to Spring at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, from February 1st 2022.
Salute to Spring with “Spraoi Faoin Spéir” at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan
The company is creating a large-scale art installation on the Arts Centre’s external walls which will be illuminated at night. It will remain in-situ throughout February.
“These have been tricky times for communities,” said Spraoi Artistic Director Mike Leahy. “We wanted to work with the Arts Centre to create images, sounds and words of light and hope that mirror spring’s arrival, representing as it does longer days and a sense of optimism for Dungarvan.”
Salute to Spring will include soundtracks created by West Waterford artists including Moe Dunford (Actor), Áine Uí Fhoghlú (Poet), George Higgs (Musician/Composer), and Hannah Carberry (Writer). The soundtracks will be available via QR Code and can be listened to on mobile phones and other devices.
An artistic team comprising of: Ailse Barrie, Bobby Comerford, Ken Fortune, Charles Jacob, Anthony O’Brien, Magdalena Karol, Mike Leahy and Johnny Power worked at Spraoi Studios throughout January to create the artworks. They will be installed on the Arts Centre in days preceding the official launch.
Arts Officer, Margaret Organ remarked ‘Waterford City & Co. Council supported Waterford Spraoi with this project initially in the city last year and we are delighted to host it on one of Dungarvan’s most important buildings. This project has supported many working in the Arts and we welcome Spraoi’s vision to re-imagine and create in these changing times’.
Salute to Spring is partnered and co-funded by the Arts Council Faoin Spéir programme and Waterford City and County Council.
ENDS.
Further Media Information: T.V. Honan: tv@spraoi.com
Applications for Retained Firefighters based at Waterford City Fire Station are now open.
The Application Form, along with Information Booklet can be found on our website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm
Closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Wednesday, 2nd March 2022
Applications for Beach Lifeguards for Bathing Season 2022 are now open and will be submitted online.
The link to apply online, along with candidate Information Booklet & associated documents, can be found on our website at https://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/human-resources/vacancies.htm
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday, 4th March 2022
A series of online surveys are being launched by the Working Group to Examine Defects in Housing. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, TD, established the group to examine defects in housing.
The Working Group will use the survey responses to inform its report on the nature, scale and difficulties arising from discovery of such defects. It will also provide information on the costs and levies associated with remediating defects.
Award winning street arts company Waterford Spraoi presents Salute to Spring at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan, from February 1st 2022.
Salute to Spring with “Spraoi Faoin Spéir” at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan
The company is creating a large-scale art installation on the Arts Centre’s external walls which will be illuminated at night. It will remain in-situ throughout February.
“These have been tricky times for communities,” said Spraoi Artistic Director Mike Leahy. “We wanted to work with the Arts Centre to create images, sounds and words of light and hope that mirror spring’s arrival, representing as it does longer days and a sense of optimism for Dungarvan.”
Salute to Spring will include soundtracks created by West Waterford artists including Moe Dunford (Actor), Áine Uí Fhoghlú (Poet), George Higgs (Musician/Composer), and Hannah Carberry (Writer). The soundtracks will be available via QR Code and can be listened to on mobile phones and other devices.
An artistic team comprising of: Ailse Barrie, Bobby Comerford, Ken Fortune, Charles Jacob, Anthony O’Brien, Magdalena Karol, Mike Leahy and Johnny Power worked at Spraoi Studios throughout January to create the artworks. They will be installed on the Arts Centre in days preceding the official launch.
Arts Officer, Margaret Organ remarked ‘Waterford City & Co. Council supported Waterford Spraoi with this project initially in the city last year and we are delighted to host it on one of Dungarvan’s most important buildings. This project has supported many working in the Arts and we welcome Spraoi’s vision to re-imagine and create in these changing times’.
Salute to Spring is partnered and co-funded by the Arts Council Faoin Spéir programme and Waterford City and County Council.
ENDS.
Further Media Information: T.V. Honan: tv@spraoi.com
Waterford City and County Council have had several complaints in recent days that kerosene odours are present in some houses and gardens in the following areas of Waterford City – the Glen, Ballybricken, Wellington Street, Francis Street. These kerosene odours are emanating from the sewer pipes in this general area.
We are asking all residents in these areas who have an oil central heating system to please urgently check the following:
If you encounter any kerosene leakage in your property/garden, please take immediate steps to stop/control the leak and get the issue resolved by a qualified plumber.
If any person has any further information on where possibly this kerosene leak may be emanating from, then please contact our customers services department on 0818 10 20 20.
Waterford City and County Council have had several complaints in recent days that kerosene odours are present in some houses and gardens in the following areas of Waterford City – the Glen, Ballybricken, Wellington Street, Francis Street. These kerosene odours are emanating from the sewer pipes in this general area.
We are asking all residents in these areas who have an oil central heating system to please urgently check the following:
If you encounter any kerosene leakage in your property/garden, please take immediate steps to stop/control the leak and get the issue resolved by a qualified plumber.
If any person has any further information on where possibly this kerosene leak may be emanating from, then please contact our customers services department on 0818 10 20 20.
