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“Take 3 for the Sea” anti-litter pledge

“Take 3 for the Sea” is a simple idea: the campaign encourages people to take three pieces of plastic litter with them when they leave the beach, waterway or… anywhere! We in Waterford are lucky to have a variety of beautiful beaches and coastline.

We enjoy our beaches all year round, not just in the summer. And there are a number of groups and individuals who regularly collect litter from the coastline of our county, from Cheekpoint in the east to Whiting Bay in the west.

Plastic pollution cannot be ignored. Plastic is designed to last forever but is often used only once. Poorly managed plastic leaks into the sea and makes up 80% of all marine litter. The plastics that we see on our beaches are just a small part of marine litter. In fact, it’s estimated that 70% of marine litter is on the seabed, 15% is floating in the water column and just 15% is what we see on our beaches.

“Take 3 for the Sea” asks you to put three pieces of plastic in a litter bin or take it home with you to your own bin. Remember: all litter can eventually make its way to the sea, so any cleanup makes a change for the better. A teacher’s handbook has been developed to help both Primary and Secondary School teachers to explore marine litter, plastic pollution and single-use plastics with their class. This provides information on the topics and suggests activities to carry out with your class and will provide a useful starting point to explore this with pupils.

By Waterford City & County Council

Development of Coastal Walking Trail from Portally to Ballymacaw

Waterford City & County Council are now accepting the public’s submission on the development of a Coastal Walking Trail from Portally Cove to Ballymacaw Cove, Co. Waterford.

The principle features of the proposed walking trail will be:

 

  • The development of a 4.8km recreational coastal walking trail from Portally Cove to Ballymacaw Cove within the townlands of: Portally; Rathmoylan and Ballymacaw
  • The development of 3 water crossings proposed for Portally Cove; Rathmoylan Cove and Ballymacaw Cove
  • The 4.8km trail surface will be retained as is for the majority of the route with rerouting only proposed in the interest of safety and will traverse agricultural grassland which will be fenced where required
  • Fencing, access gates, drainage and ancillary trail infrastructure will be installed to Sport Ireland Trails Office standards

Waterford City and County Council has carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Report in accordance with requirements of Section 120(1B)(b)(i) and has determined that there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment. Accordingly, it has determined that EIA is not required in respect of this proposed development. In addition, the proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, and the Planning Authority has determined that a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment is not required in this instance.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the following locations:

  • Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services Desk, Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan
  • Waterford City & County Council, Customer Services Desk, Baileys New Street, Waterford, between the hours of 9.30 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday for the period 17th September 2019 to 14th October 2019, inclusive (excluding Bank and Public Holidays)

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the proposed development would be situated, may be made, to be received on or before 4 p.m. on Monday 28th October, 2019:

  • In writing, to the “Director of Economic Development & Planning, Waterford City & County Council, No. 35 The Mall, Waterford”  OR
  • By ONLINE SUBMISSION

Documents and Drawings

By Waterford City & County Council

REMINDER: ‘Diving for Pearls’ joint exhibition on Culture Night, Dungarvan


Culture Night, Friday 20th September 2019 sees the opening of an exciting new exhibition, ‘Diving for Pearls’ by two first cousins in the Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan.

The exhibition features work by Sinead Ní Chionaola, a landscape artist originally from Dungarvan and Helen O’Connell, glass artist.  This will be the first time both cousins will host a joint exhibition of their work.  Both artists have a deep interest in the inner and outer landscapes of life, and acknowledge that while these landscapes are often dark,  “no grit – no pearl!”

This interesting perspective has inspired their joint collection, ‘Diving for Pearls’ which has been especially curated for Culture Night and will run until the end of October.  The Arts Centre is open from 6.30pm to 9pm on Culture Night with a special bi-lingual gallery talk by Sinéad and Helen at 7.30pm. All are welcome to this free event.

For more information contact:   Rachel O’Dowd   Tel: 087 7463010

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Dog Shelter – Temporary Closure

Please note that Waterford City and County Council Dog Shelter, Bilberry, Waterford will be closed on Wednesday, 18th 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.

By Waterford City & County Council

Water refill stations used at WWAC half marathon

At the West Waterford AC Half Marathon on the Greenway last weekend, Waterford Council funded the water station at the finish line, where reusable cups and water fountains were supplied.

Working with Refill Ireland, tanks of filtered water were provided at the finish line to fill reusable tumblers for all participants. Used tumblers could be placed in dedicated collection bins to allow for reuse at other events. This saved plastic cups for 636 runners being thrown away on the day.

By Waterford City & County Council

“Take 3 for the Sea” anti-litter pledge

“Take 3 for the Sea” is a simple idea: the campaign encourages people to take three pieces of plastic litter with them when they leave the beach, waterway or… anywhere! We in Waterford are lucky to have a variety of beautiful beaches and coastline.

We enjoy our beaches all year round, not just in the summer. And there are a number of groups and individuals who regularly collect litter from the coastline of our county, from Cheekpoint in the east to Whiting Bay in the west.

Plastic pollution cannot be ignored. Plastic is designed to last forever but is often used only once. Poorly managed plastic leaks into the sea and makes up 80% of all marine litter. The plastics that we see on our beaches are just a small part of marine litter. In fact, it’s estimated that 70% of marine litter is on the seabed, 15% is floating in the water column and just 15% is what we see on our beaches.

“Take 3 for the Sea” asks you to put three pieces of plastic in a litter bin or take it home with you to your own bin. Remember: all litter can eventually make its way to the sea, so any cleanup makes a change for the better. A teacher’s handbook has been developed to help both Primary and Secondary School teachers to explore marine litter, plastic pollution and single-use plastics with their class. This provides information on the topics and suggests activities to carry out with your class and will provide a useful starting point to explore this with pupils.

By Waterford City & County Council

‘Diving for Pearls’ joint exhibition on Culture Night, Dungarvan


Culture Night, Friday 20th September 2019 sees the opening of an exciting new exhibition, ‘Diving for Pearls’ by two first cousins in the Old Market House Arts Centre in Dungarvan.

The exhibition features work by Sinead Ní Chionaola, a landscape artist originally from Dungarvan and Helen O’Connell, glass artist.  This will be the first time both cousins will host a joint exhibition of their work.  Both artists have a deep interest in the inner and outer landscapes of life, and acknowledge that while these landscapes are often dark,  “no grit – no pearl!”

This interesting perspective has inspired their joint collection, ‘Diving for Pearls’ which has been especially curated for Culture Night and will run until the end of October.  The Arts Centre is open from 6.30pm to 9pm on Culture Night with a special bi-lingual gallery talk by Sinéad and Helen at 7.30pm. All are welcome to this free event.

For more information contact:   Rachel O’Dowd   Tel: 087 7463010

By Waterford City & County Council

InterTradeIreland Local Government Supplier Engagement Event

InterTradeIreland, together with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) are hosting a Supplier Engagement event focusing on Local government procurement opportunities in greater Dublin and surrounding areas.

Local government in Ireland manage contracts which support and maintain civic amenities and community services. This is your opportunity to engage with the relevant
people on the ground in councils to help inform future contracting approaches, market
requirements and service delivery models.

Meet with local council sector experts and decision makers from these categories to
provide market updates on new products or innovations and find out about procurement
processes and tender opportunities coming up in the next 18-24 months.

● Corporate Services and Housing
● Emergency Services
● Environment
● Finance & ICT
● Water Services (Irish Water)
● Community, Sports, Arts and Recreation
● Roads, Transportation, Marine & General Services
● Green Energy

By Waterford City & County Council

Information on being added to the Special Voters’ List

The “Special Voters List” is for people who have a physical disability or illness who are residing in hospitals, nursing homes or similar institutions and who wish to vote at these locations.

To qualify, an elector’s physical disability must be likely to continue for the duration of the register and prevent him/her from going to the polling station to vote. To apply, fill out the application form for entry onto the Special Voters’ List Form SV1.

Applications for inclusion on the Special Voters’ List must be made every year before 25th November. In the case of a first application, documentation must include a medical certificate.

Electors on the Special Voters’ List vote by marking a ballot paper delivered
to them by a special presiding officer, accompanied by a Garda.

Application forms are available above, on checktheregister.ie and from our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street, Waterford and Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan which are open from 9.30am – 4pm (Monday – Friday) and also from the
Corporate Department, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford.

To be included on the February 2020 Special Voters’ List, complete and return the completed form by 25th November, 2019 to the Customer Services Department or by post to: Register of Electors, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary Closure – Waterford Dog Shelter

Waterford Dog Shelter – TEMPORARY  CLOSURE

  • Thursday, 12th September 2019

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.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder – Road Closures/Diversions, N72 (Dungarvan)

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

  • Trucks and large vehicles
    Trucks and large vehicles travelling towards Cappoquin will be diverted at Master McGrath junction right onto the R672 until the junction with the R671 where it will be diverted to the left onto the R671.  Traffic will rejoin the N72 at the Rockfield  junction.
  • Cars and light vehicles
    Cars and light vehicles will be diverted to the left at the junction at Cappagh onto the L 2019 through Ballinmeela where they will be diverted right onto the R671 and rejoin the N72 at Rockfield junction.
  • Local access, including the school bus,  including for Modeligo school will be allowed at Kilcannon junction.

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.

  1. DIVERSION 1
  2. DIVERSION 2

By Waterford City & County Council

Advanced Notice – Road Closures/Diversions, N72 (Dungarvan)

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

  • Trucks and large vehicles
    Trucks and large vehicles travelling towards Cappoquin will be diverted at Master McGrath junction right onto the R672 until the junction with the R671 where it will be diverted to the left onto the R671.  Traffic will rejoin the N72 at the Rockfield  junction.
  • Cars and light vehicles
    Cars and light vehicles will be diverted to the left at the junction at Cappagh onto the L 2019 through Ballinmeela where they will be diverted right onto the R671 and rejoin the N72 at Rockfield junction.
  • Local access, including the school bus,  including for Modeligo school will be allowed at Kilcannon junction.

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.

  1. DIVERSION 1
  2. DIVERSION 2

By Waterford City & County Council

Minister Donohoe visits Project Ireland 2040 catalysts for growth in Waterford & South East

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

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford Integration Strategy for Migrant Communities

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:

  • A survey of migrants (first and second generations) who live or work in Waterford (available in various languages).
  • A survey, open to all, to measure attitudes to various nationalities, ethnic and social groups in Waterford

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.

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