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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in
exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, proposes
to temporarily close the following public roads from 11.00am until
4.00pm on Friday 15th June 2018 to facilitate Africa Day
Roads to be closed:
• O Connell St. (from the junction with Hanover St to the junction with
Gladstone St).
• Gladstone St.
Any person may lodge an objection to this proposal with the
undersigned not later than 4pm Tuesday 13th June 2018.
Fergus Galvin,
Director of Servies
Roads, Water and Environment 5th June, 2018

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS

SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following road to through traffic from 4pm Friday 27th July to 12am midnight on Sunday 29th July, 2018 to
facilitate the Ardmore Pattern Festival.

Road to be Closed:
The Church Carpark on Lower Cliff Road from the junction with
Rocky Road (at old public toilets) to the roundabout junction
with Main Street, Ardmore.

Diversion Route:
From Youghal and Dungarvan travel up Tower Hill and turn
left along Rocky Road. Access through Main Street will be
maintained up to roundabout junction with Lower Cliff Road.
Diversion signs will be in place on the day.

Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the
Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford
City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later
than 4pm on 27th June 2018.
Fergus Galvin 13th June 2018
Director of Services
Roads, Water and Environment

Press Release

Irish Water Safety is appealing to the public to take greater care when swimming and fishing in the current spell of warm weather as ten people have drowned accidentally in the last 15 days. 62% of all drownings occur at inland water sites. Water temperature is 18° Celsius and less in many inland sites and is 14° and less at sea. Cold water immersion is the greatest contributing factor to drowning on our island nation, see hypothermia – what to do

1. Swim at Designated Bathing Areas where lifeguards are on duty during the Bathing season which runs from the 1st of June to the 15th September
2. If there is no Designated Bathing Area near you then swim at known traditional bathing areas where there are ringbuoys erected that you can use if somebody gets in to difficulty
3. Swim within your depth and stay within your depth
4. Use local knowledge to determine local hazards and safest areas to swim
5. Always ensure that the ringbuoy is in its yellow box before entering the water
6. Make sure that the edges are shallow shelving so that you can safely and easily enter and exit the water
7. Don’t swim in Quarries and ESB Reservoirs and tail races
8. Wear a wet suit if you are not used to the cold water
9. Stay Away From The Edge after you consume alcohol as 30% of all drowned victims have consumed alcohol

The majority of drownings occur inland where river and lake beds can be difficult to see and therefore extremely difficult to determine if you are swimming within your depth. The onset of cramp, combined with the panicked realisation that you are out of your depth can have tragic consequences and be compounded further by the muscle cooling effect of longer periods in open water.

If you see someone in difficulty, these simple steps may save a life:

1. Shout to the casualty and encourage them to shore. This may orientate them just enough.
2. Reach out with a long object such a branch or a piece of clothing but do not enter the water yourself.
3. Throw a ringbuoy or any floating object and call 112 for the coast guard.

Media Enquiries:
Irish Water Safety
The Long Walk
Galway
Tel: 091-56.44.00
Fax: 091-56.47.00
Mobiles: 087-6789600 John Leech;
087-6789601 Roger Sweeney

Email: info@iws.ie

Website: www.iws.ie   

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TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS
SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993
Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council,
in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act
1993, will close the following public road from 20th to 22nd
June 2018 to facilitate the construction of a cattle underpass:
Road to be Closed:
• L6130 from junction with N72 north across from
Master McGrath monument to junction with R672 at
Ballinamuck West.
Diversion Route:
• Southbound traffic will be diverted east at junction for
L6130 and N25 east, along the N25, southbound at junction
R672 and N25 and back to junction at L6130 and R672.
• Northbound traffic will be diverted north at junction at
L6130 and R672 west via L8035 at junction for R672 and N25
west along N25 back to the junction at L6130 and N25l.

Fergus Galvin 13th June 2018
Director of Services
Roads, Water and Environment

Waterford Bike Week 2018 Programme Launched
National Bike Week 2018 will take place from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th June, with bike
related events taking place right around the country. In Waterford, we have a very strong
tradition where Bike Week is concerned. There are almost 60 events taking place right across Waterford City and County over the course of the week and we have events to suit all ages and fitness levels.

For more information click..  Bike Week, 2018

Statement by the Chief Executive, Michael Walsh,

Waterford City and County Council

On North Quays SDZ

I am pleased to advise that after some lengthy discussions the objections to the North Quays Strategic Development Zone have been withdrawn. This will allow the SDZ Scheme to proceed as presented, which is an excellent outcome for Waterford. I would like to thank everyone who has supported the SDZ and the staff and advisors who have worked very hard to bring the SDZ Scheme to this stage.

Michael Walsh,

Chief Executive,

Waterford City and County Council

FREE BEGINNERS COMPUTER CLASSES AT TRAMORE LIBRARY

14^th,15^th, 19^th, 20^th, & 21^st June

CLASS TIMES

10.30am to 12.30pm or 2pm to 4pm

TO RESERVE A PLACE

PLEASE CALL

0761 10 2594

THIS DIGITAL SKILLS PROGRAMME IS

FUNDED BY

The Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

The Community Enhancement Programme will fund projects that seek to enhance facilities and communities in disadvantaged areas.  This Programme will offer not-for-profit groups access to capital funding in order to kick-start, advance or complete their projects.  The Programme seeks to address some of the difficulties these groups face in terms of accessing small scale levels of funding to match their own fundraising efforts.

Clár Feabhsúcháin Pobail Chomhairle Cathrach agus Contae  Phort Láirge

Is é dáta deiridh d’iarratais ná Dé Luain 30 Iúil 2018

Ní ghlacfar le hiarratais ar bith tar éis an dáta seo

Tabhairfaidh an Clár Feabhsúcháin Pobail maoiniú do thionscadail a chuireann feabhas ar áiseanna agus pobail i gceantair faoi mhíbhuntáiste.

Tabharfaidh an Clár seo rochtain neamhbhrabúsach  do chaipitil ar mhaoiniú chun tús a chur le tionscadail, é a chomhlánú nó a chur chun chinn.

Iarann an Clár  aghaidh a thabhairt ar chuid de na deacrachtaí a bhíonn ag na grúpaí seo le rochtain maoinithe ar leibhéil bheaga  chun a n-iarrachtaí tiomsaithe airgid féin a mheaitseáil

How to apply

All applicants must complete the application form which can be downloaded from the Waterford Council’s website www.waterfordcouncil.ie .  Alternatively you can collect an application form at Waterford City & County Council Customer Service points at Bailey’s New Street or at the Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan.

Once completed please submit your application by post to:

Colette O’ Brien

Community Enhancement Programme,

Waterford City & County Council,

Baileys New Street,

 Waterford.

Closing date for applications is Monday 30^th July 2018

No applications will be accepted after this date

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