Waterford Dog Shelter – TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Please note that Waterford City and County Council Dog Shelter, Bilberry, Waterford will be closed on Thursday, 12th September, 2019. For enquiries please, telephone 0761 10 20 20 or e-mail contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
Waterford City and County Council regrets any inconvenience caused.
Road closure N72, traffic diversion No 1. Monday 9th – Wednesday 11th September
From Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th the road will be closed on the Dungarvan side of the Rockfield junction to a few hundred meters beyond Finisk bridge.
Traffic travelling from Dungarvan
Traffic travelling from Cappoquin
All traffic travelling from Cappoquin will be diverted to the left at the Rockfield junction onto the R671 to its junction with the R672 where it will be diverted right and will rejoin the N72 at Master McGrath junction.
Road closure N72, traffic diversion No 2. Thursday 12th – Friday 13th September
The N72 will be closed from Coolanheen Cross to Rockfield junction on Thursday 12th to Friday 13th.
Traffic travelling from Dungarvan
All traffic travelling from Dungarvan will be diverted left at the Rockfield junction along the R671 to its junction with the L1027 at Knocknaskagh (Dungarvan aluminium) where is will rejoin the N72 at the Lefanta junction at Cappoquin.
Traffic travelling from Cappoquin
All traffic travelling from Cappoquin will be directed left at the Coolanheen Cross roads on to the L 5053 and then right onto the L1028 Kilcloher . At the junction with R671 traffic will be directed right and will rejoin the N 72 at Rockfield junction.
Road closure N72, traffic diversion No 1. Monday 9th – Wednesday 11th September
From Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th the road will be closed on the Dungarvan side of the Rockfield junction to a few hundred meters beyond Finisk bridge.
Traffic travelling from Dungarvan
Traffic travelling from Cappoquin
All traffic travelling from Cappoquin will be diverted to the left at the Rockfield junction onto the R671 to its junction with the R672 where it will be diverted right and will rejoin the N72 at Master McGrath junction.
Road closure N72, traffic diversion No 2. Thursday 12th – Friday 13th September
The N72 will be closed from Coolanheen Cross to Rockfield junction on Thursday 12th to Friday 13th.
Traffic travelling from Dungarvan
All traffic travelling from Dungarvan will be diverted left at the Rockfield junction along the R671 to its junction with the L1027 at Knocknaskagh (Dungarvan aluminium) where is will rejoin the N72 at the Lefanta junction at Cappoquin.
Traffic travelling from Cappoquin
All traffic travelling from Cappoquin will be directed left at the Coolanheen Cross roads on to the L 5053 and then right onto the L1028 Kilcloher . At the junction with R671 traffic will be directed right and will rejoin the N 72 at Rockfield junction.
The Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD, is today (Thursday) visiting Waterford City to see the progress made so far and the exciting future plans for the city and the South East under Project Ireland 2040. Project Ireland 2040 plans for the compact and sustainable expansion of Waterford City by 50% to 2040, supporting a population of over 80,000.
Supporting this, a key development in Waterford is the North Quays project. This exciting development will create a new, sustainable 46,900 square meters mixed-use extension to the city centre on the north side of the River Suir, and will include a new link bridge to the city centre and improvements to the road network in the Ferrybank area. Work is set to commence by Falcon Real Estate Development on this by the end of this year. An integrated transport hub is also an integral part of the plans and the public consultation for this closed last month. The importance of the North Quays has been signalled through its designation as a Strategic Development Zone and its part funding through the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund; one of the four Project Ireland 2040 funds.
Minister Donohoe is also visiting the planned South East Greenway which will link Ferrybank in County Waterford to New Ross in County Wexford and which received €8m of government funding in June 2019. Together with the existing Waterford Greenway this will create a 72 km Greenway from New Ross to Dungarvan, and create and build on significant tourism and business opportunities for the region. The Minister is also visiting social housing developments in Waterford City, including in Knightsgrange in Lacken and a Respond housing development in Kilbarry.
Minister Donohoe said: ‘It’s fantastic to be here in Waterford seeing first-hand the exciting developments that are supported by Project Ireland 2040. The North Quays will be a catalyst for significant development in the city and wider region and it is exciting that work is set to begin this year on this landmark development. This, alongside the Greenway from Waterford to New Ross and social housing developments all help to achieve the aims of Project Ireland 2040, helping to further enhance the city and region’.
ENDS
Contact
Deborah Sweeney, Special Advisor to Minister Donohoe: 086 858 6878/ 01 604 561
Claire Godkin, Press Officer, Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: 085 806 3969/ 076 100 7138
The Waterford Local & Community Development Committee (LCDC) along with partner agencies, are preparing a three-year strategy to promote the integration of migrants who live and work in our city and county. The purpose of the strategy is to make Waterford a more welcoming and inclusive place, and to eliminate all forms of prejudice and intolerance.
As part of this process, Dr Breandán Ó Caoimh and Margaret Ward have been engaged to independently undertake a two surveys:
These can be completed online, using the links below.
Please also see the “Integration Strategy for Migrant Communities” page on our website for more complete information.
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.
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.
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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;
The works to complete the development will comprise the following:
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):
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
Opening Hours
FROM Wednesday, 4th September 2019
TO Friday, 6th September 2019
restricted opening hours will apply.
SATURDAY 7th September 2019 CLOSED
For enquiries and access to the shelter, please telephone 0761 10 20 20 or
e-mail contact@waterfordcouncil.ie
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.
Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to the Road Regulations 1994 Part 8 (7b), will extend the closure of the following road from 30th August to 16th December, 2019 to facilitate New Road Construction.
Roads to be closed
Diversion Route
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:
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.
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.
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.
Public Consultation: Traffic Calming Scheme, R677 Tech Road, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford
Waterford City and County Council proposes to undertake the construction of traffic calming scheme in the form of a raised table area to reduce the speed of vehicular traffic near the entrance of St. Declan’s Community College Secondary school, Kilmacthomas along the R677, Tech Road. A controlled crossing point in the form of Traffic Lights exists at this location and will be retained. The main goal is to reduce vehicular speed at an existing controlled crossing point which is used regularly and in particular more frequently during school opening and closing hours. The implementation of the traffic calming scheme will create a safe environment for all road users with a strong emphasis on non-motorized road users.
Drawings are available for inspection below and during normal office hours from Wednesday 31st July to Tuesday 27th August, 2019 at the Council’s Customer Services Departments in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan and Bailey’s New Street, Waterford.
The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the proposal. Submissions should be lodged with Ms. Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received before 4.00pm on Tuesday 10th September, 2019.
Waterford City and County Council’s Local Agenda 21 Community Environment Action Fund 2019
Do you have a project or idea that could increase awareness of environmental issues in your local community or could help your community to become more sustainable?
If so, you may qualify for funding from the Local Agenda 21 Community Environment Action Fund 2019. This fund promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.
Does your project qualify? Projects should focus on environmental awareness and actions which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change. A wide variety of projects have been supported in previous years, such as community gardens, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, educational initiatives, etc. You can view lists of previously funded projects at https://dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/environment/topics/environmental-protection-and-awareness/local-agenda-21-partnership-fund/Pages/default.aspx
How to apply: applications must be made to the Environment Section, Waterford City and County Council no later than 5pm on 27th September 2019. Further information and application forms are available online at www.dccae.gov.ie or below, or by contacting the Environment Section of Waterford City and County Council at 0761 102020.
