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Part 8 – Construction of Houses at Garrynageragh West, Dungarvan

Construction of 21 No. Dwelling Houses at Garrynageragh West, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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:.  21 No. Dwelling Houses at Garrynageragh West, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The proposed development will consist of The construction of 21 dwelling houses (with a mixture of single storey and 2 storey house types) along with all of the necessary ancillary site development works.

Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection, at the locations shown below  between the hours of 9.30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday for the period Wednesday 19th July to Tuesday 29th August inclusive (6 calendar weeks – excluding Bank and Public Holidays). The plans will also be available for  purchase at a reasonable fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy.

  • Customer Care Offices, Waterford City & County Council, Baileys New Street, Waterford
  • Customer Care Offices, Waterford City & County Council, Civic Offices, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan

For any specific queries relating to the above the contact person is Derek Lyons, housing Department who can be reached by phone on 0761 10 2041 or by email at dlyons@waterfordcouncil.ie

A copy of the plans and particulars of the proposed development may also be viewed on the Waterford City & County Council’s website at this location.

All 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 in writing, to the Director of Services, Housing Department, Waterford City & County Council, City Hall, The Mall or by emailing part8housingsubs@waterfordcouncil.ie either during the initial 6 week public display period or during an additional 2 week period thereafter provided for such submissions but  in either case not  later than 4:00  p.m. on  Tuesday 12th September 2017.

Please note that the plans and particulars of the proposed development will not be on public display during this additional 2 week period i.e. between Wednesday 30th August to Tuesday 12th September.

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Compulsory Acquisition of Land at the North Quays, Waterford

Waterford City & County Council, North Quays Development, Waterford.
Compulsory Purchase Order 2017, (No.1)

Waterford City & County Council (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”), acting on its own behalf, in exercise of the powers conferred upon them by section 76 of the Housing Act, 1966, and the Third Schedule thereto, as extended by section 10 of the Local Government (No. 2) Act, 1960 as substituted by section 86 of the Housing Act, 1966 as amended by section 6 and the Second Schedule to the Roads Act, 1993 and as amended by the Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, have made an order titled as above which will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála for confirmation.

If confirmed, the order will authorise the Council to acquire compulsorily the land in the Schedule hereto for the purposes of securing, facilitating or carrying out the development and renewal of areas in need of physical, social or economic regeneration at the North Quays, Waterford.  Owners, lessees and occupiers of the land described in the Schedule will receive individual written notice.

Any objections to the Compulsory Purchase Order should be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, to be received no later than 5pm on Friday 25th August, 2017. The Board cannot confirm – a compulsory purchase order in respect of the land if an objection is made in respect of the acquisition by an owner, lessee or occupier of the land, and not withdrawn, until it has caused to be held an oral hearing into the matter and until it has considered the objection and the report of the person who held the oral hearing.

A copy of the order and of the map referred to in it may be seen between 9.30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday at Customer Services Department, Baileys New Street, Waterford and at the Customer Services Department, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

By Waterford City & County Council

We’re recruiting for Retained FireFighter based in Dungarvan

We’re recruiting for Retained FireFighter based in Dungarvan. The closing date is 4 pm, Friday, 4th August, 2017

In most circumstances a Retained Firefighter has another job / career, and provides
on call cover for the Fire Service either from home, or in some circumstances from
their place of work. In the event of a fire call, the Retained Firefighter will be notified,
typically by pager, and he/ she must respond to the Fire Station immediately.

All applicants for the position of Retained Firefighter must have the ability to
respond to the fire station within 5 minutes of a call being sent to their pager,
which the fire fighter carries. In most cases this will mean being within one
mile from the station when you are providing cover.

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Temporary Closure of Waterford Archives from Thursday 20th July

Waterford City & County Archive will be closed from Thursday 20th July until Thursday 27th July.

The Archive will be open in Dungarvan on Friday 28th July 1-5pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Please contact the Archivist at archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie or 0761102144 with any queries.

Beidh Cartlann Phort Láirge dúnta ar an Deardaoin, 20 Mí Iúil go dtí Dé Deardaoin 27 Mí Iúil. Beidh an chartlann ar oscailt arís in nDún Garbhán ar an Aoine, 28 Mí Iúil 1 i.n.-5i.n. Gabh mo leithscéal as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht. Má tá aon cheisteanna, déan teagmháil leis an gCartlannaí ar archivist@waterfordcouncil.ie nó 0761102144.

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2 x Part VIII Developments open for public consultation today

Development carried out by a Local Authority is often referred to as “Part VIII” development. This is reference to Part VIII of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) which sets out the procedure for carrying out such developments.

Such works would include developments such as the construction of houses, roads, swimming pools, public toilets etc.

2 such developments opened today for public consultation.  Find the details below, with links to the relevant page on our website.

Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the areas in which the proposed developments would be situated, may be made in writing, to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The
Mall, Waterford or by e-mailing ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4 p.m. on Wednesday 6th of September, 2017.

By Waterford City & County Council

New traffic flow layout in Waterford City centre begins July 17th

A new traffic flow layout will come into force in Waterford City centre, beginning Monday, July 17th.  The changes form part of the Waterford City Centre Urban Renewal works, which were passed by resolution of Council at the Plenary Meeting on 12th November 2015.  The first part of this scheme was the covering of the Applemarket.

Changes to traffic layout in the city centre were part of the above, including the provision of measures to improve pedestrian, cycle and public transport access and to minimise unnecessary ‘through’ traffic.

Details

  • Patrick Street L1525 – Traffic flow will be eastbound only from junction at Stephen Street to its junction with Michael Street/Broad Street.
  • Michael Street L1527  – Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Lady Lane to its junction with Alexander Street.
  • Alexander Street L90357 – Traffic flow will be westbound only from its junction with Michael Street to its junction with Stephen Street.
  • Bakehouse Lane L55301 – Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Peter Street to its junction with Lady Lane.
  • Lady Lane L5530 – Traffic flow will be westbound only from its junction from Bakehouse Lane to its junction with Michael Street.

Michael Street L15271
(pedestrianised area)
Traffic flow will be southbound only from its junction with Alexander Street to its junction with New Street.

By Waterford City & County Council

Minister Murphy publishes Planning Bill to provide for second extension to planning permissions

Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has published the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2017 which provides for second extensions of planning permissions in certain circumstances.

This provision is very significant in enabling developers to complete unfinished housing developments.

The emergency Bill is being prepared to enact the relevant provision before summer recess to ensure that extensions to planning permissions are legislatively provided for in a timely manner, allowing developers to complete unfinished housing estates under certain circumstances.

Minister Murphy said “Many construction projects were put on hold during the financial crisis. As the economy began to recover much needed housing developments came up against planning deadlines for completion. The legislation I brought to Cabinet today will allow for an extension of certain planning deadlines.

There are approximately seventy five developments throughout the country awaiting commencement of these planning provisions. In the absence of this legislation work would stop on all relevant sites across the country. Today’s action helps deliver more homes and increases much needed housing supply”.

By Waterford City & County Council

Dungarvan Sports Centre Closure

Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise that the Dungarvan Sports Centre will be closed for urgent maintenance purposes until further notice.

Waterford City & County Council regrets any inconvenience caused while the works are being completed.

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Illegal Dumping at Moanyarha in the Nire Valley.

Illegal dumping, and on a large scale, continues to increase in our wonderfully scenic county.  Attached are pictures from last week where Council crews cleaned up large amounts of dumping from Moanyarha in the Nire Valley.

If you see illegal dumping, please report it on 0761 10 20 20.

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Summer Exhibitions at Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan

The Old Market House Arts Centre, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan has launched exhibitions which will be on view until Saturday 29th July. This summer show features works by John O’ Regan and Nicola Chestnutt, Waterford city, John Cullinan, Tramore, & Kevin Power, Dungarvan.

A stunning solo exhibition ‘About Women’ by Manuela Madeira, was launched by John Tynan, Photographer who remarked on her attention to detail and the hint at the underlying stories. Originally from Nampula, Mozambique, Manuela now lives in Dungarvan. Her figurative images of women explore and demonstrate how their experiences and emotions are expressed and can be seen in depictions of their physical presence.

Manuela holds Masters Degrees in Arts & Process from the Crawford, Cork and Social Anthropology from the University of Manchester. The Arts Centre summer evening also saw the launch of the poetry chapbook ‘The Little Theatre’ by Lani O’ Hanlon. Lani is a dancer, movement therapist and writer based in An Sean Phobal. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and her works have been widely published.

She works internationally with the Skyros Programme, Greece and with the Waterford Arts Office, Waterford Healing Arts Trust & the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, Ardmore.

Guest poet, Thomas McCarthy spoke of her distinctive poetic talent and the importance of her voice in the literary story of this area. Musical interludes were provided by master uilleann piper David Power.

By Waterford City & County Council

Reporting a Public Lighting fault – change of procedure

As and from 1st July 2017, Killaree Lighting Services Ltd. will maintain the public lighting in the City and County of Waterford on behalf of Waterford City and County Council.  Killaree Lighting Services won the contract previously held by Airtricity.

To report public lighting outages and/or faults please contact Killaree Lighting Systems at 056-7767410 or 056-7767385, or by email to klightings@gmail.com or fill in the fault form on their website.

What you need to include 
Please include as much of the following information when reporting a fault:

  • The town or village and street name
  • The number on the pole
  • The location of the light (for example, outside house number 3)
  • Your name and contact number

By Waterford City & County Council

Learn more about Waterford’s prestigious Purple Flag status

Purple Flag is a Gold Standard accreditation recognising Waterford for being a safe, welcoming and friendly destination to socialise, live and work in.

Waterford was awarded the prestigious Purple Flag in February 2015 and it is international recognition of Waterford’s successful, well-managed city centre. It can be seen as the equivalent of the Blue Flag awarded to good beaches.

The Purple Flag award recognises excellence in the management of the evening and night-time economy and signifies the diverse range of offering available in Waterford after 5pm. Within Waterford’s compact and vibrant Purple Flag Zone you’ll find a diverse range of family entertainment, arts and culture venues, shopping, dining, pubs and nightclubs, accommodation and transport – something for everyone.

Waterford’s Purple Flag Zone stretches from Rice Bridge along the scenic River Suir Boardwalk to Reginald’s Tower (Ireland’s oldest civic urban structure). The zone includes the award-winning Viking Triangle and Waterford’s cultural and heritage quarter. The Zone continues along The Mall to John St and The Apple Market area; it incorporates Railway Square, the pedestrianised areas of Michael Street and John Roberts Square where it links in with Ballybricken. Via Georges Street, it includes O’Connell Street and links back out to The Quay at Hanover Street.

Contacts
Local Co-ordinator: nick.donnelly@waterfordchamber.ie
Chair of Working Group: ericobrien@rapidcabs.com
Administrator: mfitzsimons@waterfordcouncil.ie

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