From tomorrow, Tuesday 7th November until further notice Bath Street in Waterford City will be one way only from its junction with Poleberry Link Road to its junction with Manor Street, Cork Road and College Street.
No access to Link Road from Poleberry – Link Road is accessibly via The Manor and Railway Square only. Access to Poleberry and Bath Street will be via Railway Square.
Written observations or submissions regarding the above Draft Planning Scheme are invited from members of the public and other interested parties including children, or groups or associations representing children.
Submissions and observations can be made either electronically or in writing and should state the name, address and where relevant, the details of any organisation, community group etc. represented, and should be received not later than Thursday the 30th of November 2017.
Submission and observations received during the above time periods will be taken into consideration in deciding upon the Draft Planning Scheme. The planning process is an open and public one. All submission and observations are made available for public inspection and may also be placed in the Council’s website.
Please be advised that the following information workshops will be held in advance of opening the next official call for Expression of Interests (EoI) for funding under the new Rural Development Programme 2014-2020.
Attendance at one of these sessions is compulsory if you intend to apply for funding.
To be added to the Database of potential applicants please call on 058 54646/51505 or email:info@wlp.ie
Following attendance at one of the above workshops, Waterford Leader Partnership CLG, on behalf of County Waterford LCDC, will seek Expressions of Interest from individuals, businesses, farm families, not for profit groups, and any other interested parties.
27/10/2017. Irish Water and Waterford City and County Council hosted a visit by local school pupils and other residents to the Dunhill Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) site in Co Waterford. Pictured are pupils from Dunhill National School with Cllr Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, James O’Toole, Irish Water’s Operations Lead, Cllr Pat McCarthy and Tomas Murray, National Bio Diversity Data Centre. Picture: Patrick Browne
Irish Water and Waterford City and County Council today hosted a visit by local school pupils and other residents to the Dunhill Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICW) site in Co Waterford. The Wetlands protect the environment, are a sustainable wastewater treatment facility and provide an invaluable recreational and educational amenity for the local community.
Pupils from Dunhill National School were welcomed by Cllr Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, and James O’Toole, Irish Water’s Operations Lead, before being taken on a tour of the site led by Dr Tomás Murray of the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs) are a type of sustainable wastewater treatment system that is designed to look and function as a natural wetland. Constructed wetlands are created for the purpose of treating wastewater from rural communities like Dunhill in an environmentally-friendly way before allowing it to return to the water system safely.
Integrated constructed wetlands are carefully planned to integrate into the natural surrounding landscape; they enhance biodiversity and are built using natural materials like native plants, trees, soil, sand and stones. They protect the environment, are a sustainable and natural wastewater treatment method and provide a valuable educational and recreational resource for the communities they are based in.
Among the facilities at the Dunhill site is a River Window which was installed with the support of the local community. This offers a viewing point to observe the animals and plant life that are living in the river which drains the Dunhill-Annestown Valley Catchment area. The River Window also allows visitors to Dunhill to see how life in the river may change during different conditions and seasons.
Among the many examples of flora and fauna that can be seen at Dunhill are plants like ragged robin, flag iris, meadowtails, cattails and spreadwort which attract bees and butterflies that can help with pollination. Hawthorn, blackberry, holly and bilberry bushes are also growing on site.
There is also a wide range of wildlife living on the site, including otters, water bats, frogs and newts. The site also provides a perfect habitat for visiting and resident birds including kingfishers, herons, little egrets, cormorants, moorhens and grey wagtails.
Other features include a weather station and a number of educational features such as informational signage and a webcam.
The initial Dunhill Constructed Wetland was built in 2000 by Waterford City & County Council. An extension to the site was commissioned in 2012, increasing the number of wastewater treatment ponds to five, which gave the wetland extra capacity to treat more wastewater from a growing local population. Irish Water has been working in partnership with Waterford City & County Council at Dunhill from 2014.
Since its inception, the project has received huge support from the local community and has proved to be a popular visitor attraction. The site is also linked to the Anne Valley walking route.
Welcoming the pupils to Dunhill Integrated Constructed Wetlands Mayor Pat Nugent said: “This is a wonderful facility for the community in Dunhill. I am particularly pleased to see local pupils here learning about sustainability and biodiversity and the importance of protecting our local environment. Since the project got underway in 2002, it has received great support from the local community and I am confident that it will continue to be used by locals and visitors to the area for many years to come.”
James O’Toole, Irish Water’s Operations Lead, said the site epitomised Irish Water’s commitment to sustainability in its treatment of wastewater. “Waterford City & County Council, the Department of the Environment, Dr. Rory Harrington and the local community have to be commended in pioneering the Integrated Constructed Wetlands concept here at Dunhill. This is a fantastic recreational resource for the community to enjoy. It is a lovely setting to go for a walk or jog and is home to a variety of wildlife. The Dunhill ICW enhances biodiversity, protects the environment and is a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment in the area. Integrated Constructed Wetlands form part of Irish Water’s sustainable model for wastewater treatment in Ireland.”
Irish Water is involved in a number of Integrated Constructed Wetland Projects around the country. Dunhill, Glaslough in Co. Monaghan and Clonaslee ICW in Co Laois, were already progressed prior to the formation of Irish Water, while a number of others are currently at design or planning stage including at Lixnaw in Kerry, Saleen in Cork, Muff in
Donegal and a further 11 sites which are undergoing feasibility assessment.
More information on Integrated Constructed Wetlands can be found on the Irish Water website.
Check the Draft Register of Electors by 25th November 2017 in order to have your voice heard.
If by 15th February 2018, you are aged 18 or over, check that your name, address and other details are present and correct on the Draft Register of Electors.
If there is a mistake, tell your Waterford Council before 25th November 2017.
The Draft Register of Electors is on display at your City/County/City and County Council’s offices, Garda Stations, Libraries, Post Offices and online at www.checktheregister.ie
Halloween is just around the corner, a time for trick or treating and scary costumes. Many people aren’t aware that it is illegal to burn waste of any kind. Many materials burned contain chemicals which produce toxic fumes when burned. These toxins can last for a long time in our environment.
Waterford City and County Council’s Environment Enforcement Team have been following up on reports of waste being stored in gardens, derelict houses and on public spaces in order to avoid waste accumulating in the weeks coming up to Halloween. Waterford City and County Council will be removing any waste for bonfires that is accumulating on green areas or other public spaces. This will continue into Halloween night. If you are concerned about waste being stored in a nearby area, please report it to our Enforcement Team at 0761 10 2020. This is especially important in this week leading up to Halloween, as the waste that is accumulating in your area could be used to build a bonfire.
Please follow the following tips for a safe Halloween:
Please remember that bonfires are dangerous, they cause injury to children each year and cause damage to your environment. Think before you light a bonfire; remember – do not burn tyres, waste or any other dangerous materials.
The City Archives in High Street, Waterford will be closed due to essential maintenance works from Tuesday 24th October until Tuesday 7th November.
The Archives will be open in Dungarvan on Fridays 1-5, as usual. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.
Beidh Cartlann na Cathrach ar An tSráid Ard i bPort Láirge dúnta ón Máirt 24 Deireadh Fómhair go dtí an Mháirt 7 Mí na Samhna, de bharr obair riachtanach atá le déanamh. Beidh an Chartlann i nDún Garbhán ar oscailt mar is gnáth ar an Aoine óna 1-5 i.n. Gabh mo leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht. Má tá aon cheisteanna, déan teagmháil leis an gCartlannaí ar archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie nó 0761102144.
Volunteer staff from Waterford City & County Council will be working with Junior Achievement Ireland and (56) 3rd class students from St. John of God GNS and St. Stephen’s BNS on Monday 23rd October on a “School to Work” day.
The ‘Our City’ workshop includes activities on City Zones, Role of City Planners, Building a City and working to scale from blueprints.
Students will also get an insight into what happens in the Council Chambers and how Councillors cast their vote on matters relating to the City.
Waterford City & County Council’s Emergency lines remain open this morning as Storm Brian passes through.
Citizens can view incidents of flooding, road closures, fallen/weakened trees etc. on our website at : http://www.waterfordcouncil.ie/ophelia-alerts.htm
Sandbags are available at our various depots, if needed.
Waterford City & County Council’s Customer Service lines and social media accounts will remain manned tomorrow, Saturday October 21st, in anticipation of calls from the public regarding the effects of Storm Brian.
Storm Ophelia – Clean-Up
Current List of Fallen Trees, Road Incidents etc.
METROPOLITAN AREA, WATERFORD
Friday October 20th
CURRENTLY ASSESSING
RESOLVED
WIRES, POLES etc. – WORKS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY
FLOODING CONCERNS
ROADS UPDATE AHEAD OF STORM BRIAN
11am
Update on road closures this morning (Friday):
Sandbags will be available at all of the following depots today (Friday):
FLOOD ALERT
Further updates throughout the day. Please stay vigilant on the roads and beware of fallen or weakened trees following Hurricane #Ophelia.
Creative Ireland is a culture based programme designed to promote individual, community and national well-being. The Creative Waterford Team needs your help in preparing Waterford’s Creative Ireland Strategy for the next 5 years by taking part in a survey about creativity in Waterford.
Links to the survey (in English and Irish) are available on www.waterfordcouncil.ie or www.waterfordarts.com. Print copies available from the Arts Office and all Library branches or by contacting creativewaterford@waterfordcouncil.ie
We want to give you a say in the next River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021, which will run for the next four years.
The aim of the plan is to improve water quality in rivers, lakes and coastal waters around the county. Please have a look at our website for the planned projects and let us know if there are other areas you think should be included.
Public information sessions will be held at Dungarvan Civic Offices on Friday Oct 20th between 1 and 3pm, and at Waterford Bailey’s New Street offices on Monday October 23rd between 1 and 3pm.
