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By Waterford City & County Council

Final Reminder: Part 8 Development of a New Transport Hub on North Quays

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Written submissions may be addressed to the Director of Economic Development & Planning, Waterford City & County Council, 35 The Mall, Waterford to arrive no later than 6th September 2019.

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In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development:

Construction of a new Transport Hub to include;

  • A Rail station to replace the existing Plunkett Train Station along the existing Waterford City to Rosslare Iarnród Éireann railway (active only to Belview Port);
  • Re-configuration to the layout of the existing Bus Éireann depot site;
  • Construction of additional parking for Bus Éireann at an adjoining site (former Dunlop site);
  • Construction of drainage network upgrades along the Dock Road and in the vicinity of the Transport Hub and construction of flood defences along the southern boundary of the Iarnród Éireann railway. The proposed development will be carried out in the townland of Ferrybank, Waterford.

The works to complete the development will comprise the following:

  • Site clearance to include demolition of the existing railway overbridge at the site, Top Oil Service station, a single storey commercial unit, level crossing signal cabin and part of Bus Éireann Depot Boundary wall;
  • Construction of a train station over a portion of the existing Waterford City to Rosslare railway, comprising:A station building with floor space of 800m2 (internal) and 400m2 (covered external) that will comprise a concourse/waiting area, welfare facilities, a retail space 30.71m2, all associated facilities and a 22m long covered footbridge/concourse over the railway line located at the eastern end of the platforms (that will facilitate connection/integration with future development associated with the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (NQ SDZ);
  • A footbridge spanning 16.6m over the railway at the western end of the Transport Hub to facilitate connection/integration with future development associated with the NQ SDZ;
  • An external canopy structure approximately 105m long facing Dock Road with 15 no. flagpoles, facing a new set down and entrance ‘north plaza’ area.
    Two platforms measuring approximately 200m in length accessed through the east footbridge via the station building;
  • Emergency access from the southern platform, westwards along the rail line, to lead into the North Quays Strategic Development Zone.
  • Road and Drainage improvements and associated public realm works along 710m of the Dock Road Fountain Street (R711).
  • Construction of approximately 840m of flood defence systems along the southern boundary of the existing Iarnród Éireann railway corridor;
  • Construction of pick up and drop off public parking facilities to the east of the station building, comprising approximately; 16 no. car set down spaces, 7 no. taxi set down spaces, 4 no. coach set down spaces and bicycle parking
  • Re-configuration of parking in the existing Bus Éireann Depot and construction of replacement spaces to the east of the existing bus depot site connected to the existing Bus Depot by way of an internal road
  • Works comprising the integration of the Waterford to New Ross Greenway across the site;
  • Upgrades of drainage & foul sewer infrastructure along Dock Road and in the vicinity of the Transport Hub to facilitate future development;
  • Public realm improvements including lighting and landscaping;
  • Provision of boundary treatment and accommodation works and all ancillary works.

In accordance with Article 120(1)(b)(i) and Section 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Waterford City and County Council has carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening and Appropriate Assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment is not required in respect of this proposed development.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the following locations, between the hours of 9.30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday for the period 26th July to 23rd August 2019 inclusive (excluding Bank and Public Holidays):

  • Waterford City & County Council, Customer Care Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford X91 SH42
  • Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford X35 Y326

Online submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to the local authority, online at http://bit.ly/NorthQuays-Part8s no later than 6th September 2019.

Written submissions may be addressed to the Director of Economic Development & Planning, Waterford City & County Council, 35 The Mall, Waterford to arrive no later than 6th September 2019.

Maps & Drawings

By Waterford City & County Council

Illegal Dumping from cliff in UNESCO Global Geopark

Waterford City and County council were recently made aware of this disgraceful case of illegal dumping in the UNESCO Copper Coast Geopark.

This is also located is the Mid Waterford Coast Special Protection Area for birds. We believe that this dumping has come from an unauthorised ‘Man in the Van’ type operator who collects rubbish from people and then dumps it indiscriminately.

In that case, not only can this illegal waste collector be prosecuted but the person who gave them their waste can also face fines of up to €5,000.

If you suspect you may have unintentionally availed of the services of an unauthorised collector, contact the environment section of the council on 0761 10 20 20 or by contact@waterfordcouncil.ie, in case your waste is also found dumped like this.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Business – Do Your #BITT to support Waterford’s Tidy Towns 2020 bid

Waterford Tidy Towns, Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Waterford City and County Council are joining forces to encourage all Waterford City Centre businesses to be part of an exciting collaboration to invest in the presentation of the City Centre to support Waterford City’s bid for Tidy Towns 2020.

#BITT (Businesses Invested in Tidy Towns) will be launched at 5pm on Friday 6th September as part of the Waterford Harvest Festival in Arundel Square. The Charter Scroll, unveiled at the launch, will showcase how the majority of City Centre businesses have agreed to come on board. #BITT is a unique initiative and is an example of collaboration between Waterford Chamber, Waterford Council, Tidy Towns and the businesses which have committed to:

  • Working with the community to bring about improvements in the City Centre environment
  • Foster civic pride
  • Support Waterford City’s bid for Tidy Towns.

Please support the bid by doing your #BITT and signing up to the Tidy Towns Charter. Each committed business will be listed on the Master Charter on permanent display in the magnificent Port of Waterford building on George’s Street where the Waterford Chamber offices are located. Each subscribing business will also receive an individual scroll for display on site. Michael Garland of Waterford City Tidy Towns Bid team said “It is vital. It is important.

No, it is essential, that ALL businesses get behind the Tidy Towns bid. The launch of #BITT, Businesses Invested in Tidy Towns, along with the Tidy Towns Charter Scroll are one way of supporting this collective effort to win a Tidy Towns crown. Yes, it is a huge task, but by working together we can achieve so much. Support the #BITT!”

The outcome for individual businesses, Waterford Chamber and Waterford City and County Council will be an improved presentation of our City Centre and an increased opportunity to compete in the Tidy Towns 2020 bid.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure arrangements for Harvest Festival 2019

Waterford Council propose to close the following roads to through traffic during the times
specified below on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 5th to 9th September, 2019 to facilitate the Waterford Harvest Festival 2019.

  • L5532 Arundel Square
  • L5531 Peter Street
  • L15237 Michael Street (from its junction with Patrick’s
    St. to Lady Lane)
  • L91092 Broad Street
  • L91091 Barronstrand Street
  • L90352 George’s Street
  • L90353 Blackfriars Lane
  • L90354 Arundel Lane
  • L90355 Little Patrick Street
  • L55301 Bakehouse Lane
  • L1525 Patrick Street
  • L1502 O’Connell Street
  • L1528 Johns Street (Applemarket)

Traffic Diversions
A comprehensive Traffic Management Plan will be in place from the start of the road closures and all alternative routes will be signposted.  All traffic seeking to enter the City Centre from Ballybricken Green shall have to divert to the Cork Road via
Mayors Walk or to The Quays via St. Patricks Terrace.  NO through traffic will be permitted past the Mayors Walk onto Patrick Street. Entry to Patrick Street
will be controlled by security and will be available only to Taxis, Residents of Alexander Street, Stephen Street & Carrigeen Park and to Emergency Vehicles.
Access to Alexander Street shall be via Stephen Street, with egress via Lady Lane. The traffic direction on the section of Lady Lane from Michael Street to Bakehouse Lane shall be reversed for the duration of the road closures.  Traffic wishing to access the Quays from O’Connell Street & Jenkins Lane on the night of Friday 6th September will be diverted via Thomas Hill & Sargeant’s Lane onto Gladstone Street.

Emergency Access
Access will be maintained for the emergency services at all times.

Local Residents
As on street car parking on the above streets will be unavailable during the event car owners who reside on the affected streets will be asked to relocate to other area of the city. Any vehicle found parked in such areas will be impounded and will be subject to a release cost. Access to Spring Garden Alley will remain as normal through the rising bollards. However on Sunday between 12pm and 6pm all traffic within Spring Garden Alley must exit via Conduit Lane.

Deliveries
All businesses within the cordon area are being asked to avoid, if possible, deliveries to and from their premises during the festival period. No unauthorised vehicles will be allowed within the site area between the hours of 8am – 9pm.

Car Parking
Access to all city centre car parks will be unaffected.

Public Transport
Buses: The following Bus Routes will be affected:
W4 – Peter Street to Browns Road.
Full details will be made available closer to the event from Bus Éireann.
Taxis:
Arising from the closure of Peter Street and Arundel Square the Peter Street Taxi Rank shall be closed for the duration of the Road Closure and a Temporary Stand shall be installed in Patrick Street. Signage within City Square Shopping Centre and at Peter Street will direct users to the Temporary Stand.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder: Part 8 Development of a New Transport Hub on North Quays

In accordance with Article 81 of Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to carry out the following development:

Construction of a new Transport Hub to include;

  • A Rail station to replace the existing Plunkett Train Station along the existing Waterford City to Rosslare Iarnród Éireann railway (active only to Belview Port);
  • Re-configuration to the layout of the existing Bus Éireann depot site;
  • Construction of additional parking for Bus Éireann at an adjoining site (former Dunlop site);
  • Construction of drainage network upgrades along the Dock Road and in the vicinity of the Transport Hub and construction of flood defences along the southern boundary of the Iarnród Éireann railway. The proposed development will be carried out in the townland of Ferrybank, Waterford.

The works to complete the development will comprise the following:

  • Site clearance to include demolition of the existing railway overbridge at the site, Top Oil Service station, a single storey commercial unit, level crossing signal cabin and part of Bus Éireann Depot Boundary wall;
  • Construction of a train station over a portion of the existing Waterford City to Rosslare railway, comprising:A station building with floor space of 800m2 (internal) and 400m2 (covered external) that will comprise a concourse/waiting area, welfare facilities, a retail space 30.71m2, all associated facilities and a 22m long covered footbridge/concourse over the railway line located at the eastern end of the platforms (that will facilitate connection/integration with future development associated with the North Quays Strategic Development Zone (NQ SDZ);
  • A footbridge spanning 16.6m over the railway at the western end of the Transport Hub to facilitate connection/integration with future development associated with the NQ SDZ;
  • An external canopy structure approximately 105m long facing Dock Road with 15 no. flagpoles, facing a new set down and entrance ‘north plaza’ area.
    Two platforms measuring approximately 200m in length accessed through the east footbridge via the station building;
  • Emergency access from the southern platform, westwards along the rail line, to lead into the North Quays Strategic Development Zone.
  • Road and Drainage improvements and associated public realm works along 710m of the Dock Road Fountain Street (R711).
  • Construction of approximately 840m of flood defence systems along the southern boundary of the existing Iarnród Éireann railway corridor;
  • Construction of pick up and drop off public parking facilities to the east of the station building, comprising approximately; 16 no. car set down spaces, 7 no. taxi set down spaces, 4 no. coach set down spaces and bicycle parking
  • Re-configuration of parking in the existing Bus Éireann Depot and construction of replacement spaces to the east of the existing bus depot site connected to the existing Bus Depot by way of an internal road
  • Works comprising the integration of the Waterford to New Ross Greenway across the site;
  • Upgrades of drainage & foul sewer infrastructure along Dock Road and in the vicinity of the Transport Hub to facilitate future development;
  • Public realm improvements including lighting and landscaping;
  • Provision of boundary treatment and accommodation works and all ancillary works.

In accordance with Article 120(1)(b)(i) and Section 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Waterford City and County Council has carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening and Appropriate Assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment is not required in respect of this proposed development.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the following locations, between the hours of 9.30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday for the period 26th July to 23rd August 2019 inclusive (excluding Bank and Public Holidays):

  • Waterford City & County Council, Customer Care Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford X91 SH42
  • Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford X35 Y326

Online submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to the local authority, online at http://bit.ly/NorthQuays-Part8s no later than 6th September 2019.

Written submissions may be addressed to the Director of Economic Development & Planning, Waterford City & County Council, 35 The Mall, Waterford to arrive no later than 6th September 2019.

Maps & Drawings

By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary “No swimming notice”: Stradbally Cove

TEMPORARY ADVICE NOT TO SWIM.

Bathers are temporarily advised not to swim at Stradbally Cove due to recent heavy rain.

Waterford Council will continue monitoring and will give updated advice in due course.

By Waterford City & County Council

Public Consultation for North Quays Transport Hub opens

Planning application comes as Waterford is buoyed by investment in Airport and Greenway

Plans for a state-of-the-art Transport Hub on Waterford’s North Quays go on public
display today (26 July) at Waterford City and County Council offices and online. The Transport Hub is part of a transformative urban regeneration project, which will see the redevelopment of the eighthectare North Quays site into a modern mixed use development with an hotel, offices, apartments and 50,000 square meters of retail, hospitality and entertainment space.

Waterford City and County Council’s Part 8 planning application proposes the construction of a new train station to replace the existing Plunkett Station. The planning in the city’s designated Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) also includes a new bus set down area and short-term parking facilities. This latest milestone for the North Quays’ development comes at a time of significant investment for the county and region with multi-million euro funding recently announced for Waterford Airport, Waterford
Greenway, and the Kilkenny Greenway from Waterford to New Ross. Councillor John Pratt, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council said: “It’s fantastic to see the
innovative North Quays development take a significant step forward with the Part 8 planning application for the Transport Hub. This will be one of Ireland’s most modern transport hubs, linking the city’s rail and bus services and dramatically improving access from north to south. It will be transformative for those living and working in Waterford — connecting with the Greenway, the proposed sustainable transport bridge and an enhanced road network.”

Further developments for the SDZ, which is a project under Project Ireland 2040, will see Falcon Real Estate Development Ireland imminently submit a planning application for the eight-hectare real estate mixed-use scheme on Waterford’s North Quays and An Bord Pleanála decide on the Planning application for the Sustainable Transport Bridge to the South Quays. In making their decision on the new Sustainable Transport Bridge across the River Suir, An Bord Pleanála has sought further information on a specific issue relating to the visual impact of the vessel protection system on the opening section of the bridge. Waterford City and County Council will be responding in the next two weeks but there will be no impact on project timelines.

Waterford City and County Council Chief Executive, Michael Walsh added: “The ground-breaking Falcon Real Estate Development Ireland scheme, together with the Transport Hub and the Sustainable Transport Bridge, will transform Waterford into a modern city quarter. The North Quays’ offices and accommodation will provide for a range of enterprises and up to 1,500 jobs primarily targeted at Foreign Direct Investment. In total, 2,300 jobs will be generated by the development and a further 1,000 in strategic industrial lands.These additional jobs alone will generate consumer spend in excess of €50m
per annum and lead to an estimated annual footfall of 2,500,000.

“We are a city undergoing huge transition, with 5,000 additional jobs expected by 2025 and Waterford’s tourism numbers to double by 2025 to one million. The North Quays, the development of Mount Congreve as a world class visitor experience and the Government’s recent €2.65 million investment in the Waterford Greenway and €5 million in Waterford Airport, firmly places Waterford as the gateway city of the south east. Waterford is driving forward with the delivery of a forward-looking urban centre that will make it the most cost competitive regional city in Ireland, accelerating regional growth over the long term, and supporting a stronger national economy.”

Waterford City and County Council have submitted a bid for €104.5m to fund the North Quay development via the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, with matching funding at a local level accounting for a further €34.8m. Part 8 comes following extensive work by Waterford City and County Council with Coras Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann.  Further elements in the Part 8 include associated works such as alterations to the existing bus depot site, upgrades to the drainage network and flood defence works. The planning application is available for inspection at the Council’s offices in Waterford City and Dungarvan until 23 August. It is also available
to view at www.waterfordcouncil.ie/projects/public-consultations/index.htm 
–ENDS—

NOTES TO EDITOR
Plans for the proposed Transport Hub are available for inspection at Waterford City & County Council, Customer Care Desk, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford; and Waterford City & County Council’s Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan. They can be viewed from 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday until 23 August 2019 (excluding Bank and Public Holidays). It is available to view online at www.waterfordcouncil.ie/projects/public-consultations/index.htm

Online submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to the local authority, online at http://bit.ly/NorthQuays-Part8s no later than 6th September 2019.

About Falcon Real Estate Development:
Falcon Real Estate Development is an independent company. It aims at developing a significant portfolio of Real Estate projects. The company strategy is to source, develop and operate a quality range of assets in European Growth Markets to reflect the strength and innovation delivered in the home markets of the company’s owners.

By Waterford City & County Council

Get ready for the GAA World Games in Waterford!

Getting ready for the GAA World Games!

Mayor John Pratt welcomes Pat Daly, GAA Director of Games Development & Research back to Waterford  

 Waterford is set to become the 3rd host of the Renault GAA World Games. The magnificent WIT Arena in Carriganore will be the venue for the majority of the action. An opening parade in Waterford City Centre will kick off proceedings in stunning fashion on the evening of July 28th, and following this, four action-packed days of Gaelic Games action across 7 pitches, comprising of 100 teams and 1300 players will ensue.

By Waterford City & County Council

Submissions invited to operate Goldsmiths / Silversmiths shop in Cathedral Square, Waterford

Submissions are invited for a licence to operate a Goldsmiths / Silversmiths shop at the New Museum of Irish Silver to be located in the Deanery, Cathedral Square, Waterford, that is planned to open in late 2019.

It is envisaged that the unit would operate 7 days per week on a year-round basis. The operator would be expected to sell tickets to the adjoining Museum of Irish Silver and monitor public access to and regress from the museum. The opening times of the shop must coincide with the opening times of the Museum, though these times are open to negotiation / discussion and may vary from winter to summer months. However it is absolutely essential that the shop unit operates during normal museum opening hours.

The unit will be located on the ground floor of the Deanery Building and will have two windows facing on to Cathedral Square. There is wheelchair access to the shop and museum. The unit consists of a shop unit and a small workshop for the manufacture in-house of exclusive and bespoke silver items to be sold in the shop. The shop unit will be fitted out by Waterford Council in consultation with the successful tenderer but within the perimeters of the available budget.

The Council will consider granting the successful applicant an exclusive licence to operate for an initial period of four years and nine months with annual reviews. There will be an option, subject to satisfactory performance, to extend this period.

Applicants are invited to make a detailed submission confirming their experience in the retail and goldsmith / silversmith trade and the annual rent they are willing to pay for the licence to operate the retail unit in the Deanery building.   Previous experience of operating a similar establishment is absolutely essential.

Latest date for receipt of submissions is: 3 pm Friday 9th August 2019.

Please forward expressions of interest in a sealed envelope marked: Expression of interest for Deanery Building

To:

Mary Quigley
Administrative Officer
Waterford City and County Council
Property Management Department,
Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Council features well in NOAC LA Satisfaction Survey 2019

Over the past 2 years, NOAC (The National Oversight & Audit Commission) has worked with IPSOS MRBI to survey public attitudes to Local Authorities and the public’s satisfaction with their own Local Authority. The 10 largest LA’s were surveyed in 2018 and Waterford City and County Council was included in the 10 medium sized LA’s to be surveyed this year. The interviews took place in March 2019 and the results for Waterford City and County Council are really positive.

The headline figures are that 65% of Waterford people surveyed are satisfied with their Local Council (Net satisfied 56%), Waterford Council topped the league at 41% in Providing Value for Money (Net is low at 28%) and 67% of Waterford people surveyed feel WCCC is “Doing a Good Job” which is much higher than the net figure of 51%. The Council also scored highly in terms of “Promoting Economic activity”, being “Open and Transparent” and people feeling Informed by the Local Council.

The Council scored better than anybody else in the 5 most important services to the public (namely Roads Maintenance, Road Safety, Affordable Housing, Playgrounds/Parks and Protecting The Environment).

When compared with the large local authorities as surveyed in 2018, analysis would place Waterford in the top two or three of the 20 medium and large sized local authorities in terms of public rating, despite disparity in resource availability with the larger authorities. While a satisfaction rating of 65% does not seem extremely high, when one is cognisant of the many regulatory functions a Council discharges, the rating compares very favourably with peers.

The overall perception of the Council is driven by many factors but above all else is informed by the quality of services we deliver and by the thousands and thousands of interactions that we have with the public on a yearly basis across all levels of the organisation.

Speaking of the results, Council CE Michael Walsh said: “I am delighted that the surveys reflect the hard work of the many dedicated people in the organisation and would like to thank everybody for their efforts. We do and can make a difference to people’s lives. As a relatively new amalgamated organisation we have done reasonably well but equally we can improve and get even better as we collectively serve the people of Waterford.”

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