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 to through traffic from 4th to 8th July, 2022 to facilitate New Connection for Irish Water.
Road to be closed:
• L1511 Mayors Walk, Waterford.
Diversion Route:
• Via Newgate Street and Manor Hill &
• Via Newport Terrace to Ballybricken Green
Please be advised that Waterford City and County Council operates an automated customer payment line (24hrs) whereby customers can pay the following charges by Credit and Debit Card:
The dedicated number is: 051 511072
The Waterford Welcome Ambassadors are back to offer a genuine and local céad míle fáilte to visitors to Waterford.
After a two year hiatus, the Waterford Welcome Ambassadors are a welcome sight on the streets of the city and county. Welcome Ambassadors offer visitors all the local tips on the range of things there are to see and do as well as advising them on places to eat and how to get to the many spectacular locations and attractions throughout County Waterford.
The Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Joe Kelly welcomed the Ambassadors back. “Following a two year break in the programme, it is fantastic to have friendly volunteers back on the streets helping visitors find their way around Waterford again.”
“Our thanks must go to all the volunteers who give their time to provide the service. Their pride in promoting Waterford should be an inspiration to us all.”
This year sees the beginning of the handover of the coordination of the Welcome Ambassador Programme in Waterford City from Waterford Area Partnership to the newly established Waterford Volunteer Centre.
Sharon Higgins, Manager of Waterford Volunteer Centre said, ‘This is an exciting programme for the volunteer centre to be involved in. We are passionate about the role that volunteers play in the community and already we have seen the experience and positivity the ambassadors bring with them. They are an asset to tourism in Waterford.”
Speaking on behalf of Waterford Area Partnership who initiated the programme for The Tall Ships Races in 2011, Catherine Power acknowledged the positive contribution of all volunteer ambassadors who participated over the past 11 years.
“We are delighted to work with Waterford Volunteer Centre and Waterford City and County Council to ensure the programme continues into the future and goes from strength to strength. To have Waterford Volunteer Centre in place is so positive for volunteering across our city and county and we are really pleased to be involved for this year. I wish all the ambassadors all the best for the summer programme in the years to come.”
Waterford Chamber oversees the Programme in Tramore through the Tourist Information Centre and according to Lynda Lawton, Operations Officer, “It is wonderful to have our team of experienced volunteers back out again this summer under the management of Johnny O’Grady. Johnny and his team are a popular addition to the summer season in Tramore and we are heartened to see a number of new volunteers join us this year.”
The Waterford Welcome Ambassador Programme runs every weekend for 12 weeks in Waterford City and Tramore, and on cruise ship days during the summer months.
If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer Waterford Welcome Ambassador in Waterford City or Tramore email info@volunteerwaterford.ie for more details or drop into the volunteer centre.
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Waterford City and County Council proposes to undertake the construction of a traffic calming scheme along the N72 national secondary road on the northern approach to Lismore town from Lismore Bridge to the town centre.
The proposed works include modification of the existing traffic lanes, construction of new footways and modification of the existing footways with associated sundry works. The proposed length of the scheme is approximately 460 m. See drawing attached.
The implementation of the traffic calming scheme with landscape strategy will create a safe environment for all road users with a strong emphasis on non-motorised road users.
The main goal is to reduce vehicular speed and improve the facilities for vulnerable road users. This will be achieved by the alteration of the existing N72 junctions located at Ferry Lane and the Castle / Public Car Park. Reducing the width of the main road and improving pedestrian facilities will enhance this section of the N72 approaching Lismore town.
Drawings are available for inspection below and during normal office hours from Wednesday 1st June to Tuesday 28th June, 2022 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 12th July, 2022.
Drawings
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: Pedestrian and Cycle Active Travel scheme along the Newtown Hill and Newtown Glen in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Waterford City & County Council intend to carry out a pedestrian and cycle improvement scheme along the Newtown Hill and Newtown Glen in Tramore.
The scheme comprises of the narrowing of the existing carriageway and provision of new and upgraded pedestrian and cycle facilities within the scheme extents. The implementation of this scheme will create a safer route and environment for all road users with a strong emphasis on non-motorized road users and encourage a modal shift from private car use to more sustainable and active travel options, as part of our actions to reduce transport related carbon emissions. The main elements of the proposed scheme are:
The works will include upgrade of existing footpaths, new footpath construction, new cycle lanes, public lighting, controlled pedestrian crossing points with raised table, build outs, new road markings, upgraded road signage, services diversions, new boundary treatments, accommodation works, and all ancillary works necessary for completion. In accordance with Section 250 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, the Council has carried out an appropriate assessment screening and has determined that an Appropriate Assessment is not required.
In accordance with Article 120 of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001 as amended, the Council has carried out an EIA screening and has determined that an EIAR is not required. Any person may, within 4 weeks from the date of this notice, apply to An Bord Pleanála for a screening determination as to whether the proposed development would be likely to have significant effects on the environment. Plans and more detailed particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection during the period Tuesday 17th May, 2022 to Wednesday 15th June, 2022 below and also in our Customer Services Departments in Bailey’s New Street in the City and Davitts Quay, Dungarvan.
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 Ian Ludlow, Staff Officer, Active Travel, Waterford City & County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or by emailing iludlow@waterfordcouncil.ie before 4p.m. on Tuesday 28th June, 2022. Submissions should be clearly marked with “Submission Part 8 Newtown Hill” in the subject line.
Please note that comments, including names of those making comments, submitted to the Council regarding this process will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented at a meeting of the elected members. Accordingly, they may also appear in the public domain.
Documents & Drawings
The following information workshop will be held in advance of opening the final call for funding under the Transitional LEADER Programme 2021-2022.
The short timeline for this call does not facilitate built infrastructure (works) type projects.
Participation in our information session is compulsory if you intend to apply for funding.
NB: Please register your interest and book in by emailing claire.connors@wlp.ie or info@wlp.ie, before 12 pm on Friday 1st July. Upon registration, an Expression of Interest Form will be forwarded for completion to bring along to the Information Session. Help is provided on the night if required Following participation in our workshop, Waterford Leader Partnership CLG, on behalf of County Waterford LCDC, will invite applications for funding with a closing date of Friday 5th August at 12 noon.
Invitation to application stage does not mean that you will be awarded grant aid as it is a competitive process. (Please note that the minimum grant amount is €1,250 and the maximum is €157,549.81)
Funding may be awarded under all themes and sub themes to a maximum of 75% of the total project cost for private promoters and up to 75% for community group applicants. Consideration of the rate of aid offered will be done on a project-by-project basis.
An Irish version of this Call will be available on our website www.wlp.ie
CALL THEMES & BUDGETS AS FOLLOWS; Total Budget for Call
Just over a year since it opened its doors, Ireland’s first horological museum has enjoyed a remarkably busy year, with visitors travelling from all over Ireland, Europe and the US. Visitors have flocked to the Museum of Time at Greyfriars to see over 600 pieces that showcase the history of time. The museum is in fact the most popular of all the five Waterford Treasures museums.
The creation of the museum is due to the foresight and generosity of its benefactors, namely David Boles, Colman Curran and Elizabeth Clooney, who were honoured with a Civic Reception at City Hall, hosted by the Mayor of Waterford City and County.
David Boles has donated many significant pieces to the museum, including the oldest Irish watch, bracket clock and a grandfather clock, dating to the 1680s. He also donated the famous William Clement clock dating to 1663, the very first in the world to have an anchor escapement mechanism that made clocks more accurate and was subsequently copied by all clockmakers.
Colman Curran and his wife Elizabeth Clooney, who first mooted the idea of a museum of time back in 2015, donated their significant collection of museum quality Irish grandfather clocks, bracket clocks and watches.
Mayor of Waterford City and Council, Cllr. Joe Kelly welcomed the creators of the National Museum of Time to the civic reception. “I am absolutely delighted to be joined by Elizabeth, Colman and David in order to recognise their extraordinarily generous contributions to Waterford and indeed the Irish nation, by founding the Irish Museum of Time.”
“Colman and his wife Elizabeth spent over thirty years collecting museum quality Irish timepieces. The collections they donated give a revealing insight into the technical, scientific, social and political landscape of Ireland from the late 17th century through to the end of the 19th century.”
“David Boles collected clocks all his life. His donation of some of the oldest clocks in the world has been game-changing as it has given Waterford Treasures Museums not only some of the world’s finest pieces, but has also given the curators valuable insight into how watch makers and craftsmen created time pieces of accuracy and remarkable beauty.”
“The desire of David, Colman and Elizabeth to share their collections with the public has indeed been transformative for tourism in Waterford, borne out by the very recent article on the museum in the New York Times.”
Director of Waterford Treasures, Eamonn McEneaney added, “Working with David, Colman and Elizabeth has been one of the highlights of my career. The creators of this museum came to us with openhanded generosity. There were no egos involved, their sole aim was to create a museum that featured the very best of Irish timepiece making.”
“What they have done is unique in Ireland – not only did they give their collections, but also their knowledge and the resources to refurbish the museum building and to conserve and display the objects magnificently. They also share their expertise very generously. This level of philanthropy is reminiscent of Renaissance patronage. Present and future generations owe them a debt of gratitude for their true patriotism. I would like also to recognise friends and stalwart supporters of the benefactors, people like Kevin Chellar from Dublin and Bertie McClure from Belfast who freely gave of their time and expertise to the project.”
The Irish Museum of Time is located on Greyfriars Street in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle. The refurbished gothic-style church is a fitting home for what is beyond doubt the finest collection of Irish timepieces in the world.
To find out more visit www.waterfordtreasures.com
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The Waterford Digital Strategy was produced by Waterford City and County Council in collaboration with local and national stakeholders, and sets out the vision and key focus areas for the county for the next four years.
The Waterford Digital Strategy aims to enhance the digital maturity of the county and mobilise its strengths to become a smart, inclusive, and innovative place to live, work and visit. The strategy will initiate, and support, the development of actions that lead to a connected and collaborative digital society and economy over 4 years from 2022 to 2026.
The Strategy was informed by a public consultation process. It is a living document that will change and adapt with an ever-changing digital society, as such the actions of this plan will be continually monitored and updated.
Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council said “The Waterford Digital Strategy prioritises 6 key themes; The Digital Economy, Citizen & Community, Digital Infrastructure, Smart City, Digital Council and Climate action. By working with all stakeholders, the Waterford Digital strategy sets out the objectives and actions to support the citizens of Waterford and its Digital Economy.”
“Already under this strategy we are seeing initiatives like free public Wi-Fi in town centres and broadband connection points in rural areas which is supporting digital initiatives in those communities. Communities, Businesses and the Local Authority have an important role to play to ensure this growth happens in a balanced way,” added Mr Walsh.
Digital resources and connectivity are transforming economic and social practices by changing how people interact and engage socially and in the workplace. High speed connectivity is essential for families and businesses across the country.
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Joe Kelly said “This Digital strategy outlines a vision of a strong, inclusive, and sustainable Waterford. With an improved and widespread broadband infrastructure in place, Waterford can have high speed broadband services. This will help develop Waterford as an attractive place to do business, become a true destination for enterprise and will facilitate ability to remotely work in homes or local co-working facilities.”
The Waterford Digital Strategy for 2022-2026 can be downloaded from https://waterfordcouncil.ie/departments/corporate/digital-broadband/index.htm
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VIKING MARATHON – Weekend 25TH/26TH JUNE 2022
Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads on this coming weekend, Saturday 25th June & Sunday 26th June 2022 during the times specified below to facilitate the holding of the Waterford Viking Marathon 2022.
Alternative Route:
Diversions will be in place on the day and local access will be maintained.
Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City and County Council, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on Friday 20th May, 2022.
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), part of the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), has announced plans for investment programmes in each of Ireland’s 5 regional cities – Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny.
The new initiative will be a cornerstone of ISIF’s new investment strategy, being launched today, and will result in major investment being targeted to each city in the form of new places to work, places to live and enabling investments resulting in regeneration of our regional city centres. ISIF, in addition, will target investments at emerging and scaling businesses in the regional cities and other opportunities to support sustainable growth.
While ISIF’s statutory mandate to invest for a commercial return in investments that support economic activity and investment in Ireland remains unchanged, the focus of the new strategy will be on long-term transformational investments addressing key strategic challenges facing the country. These include climate action, housing and enabling infrastructure, scaling indigenous businesses, and food and agriculture.
Other key elements of the new strategy include:
− The scaling-up of successful start-up businesses to enable them to reach the €1 billion “unicorn” valuation within 5 years.
− ISIF funding the delivery of 25,000 new homes by 2030 through a range of equity and debt investments. The new initiative will build on ISIF’s existing delivery of housing, which has seen it already commit €950 million to housing investments that are on course to deliver 16,000 new homes over the coming years.
− ISIF’s previously-announced plans to invest €1 billion in transformational climate action investments that will support Ireland’s transition to a Net Zero low-carbon economy.
− Investments will focus on four key themes: Housing and enabling infrastructure; Climate; Scaling Businesses; and Food and Agriculture. Existing priority themes of Brexit and Regional Development will be incorporated in each of the 4 new themes.
− ISIF will retain the flexibility to invest outside of these 4 themes if necessary, using a new pool of capital under a National & Compelling theme which will be dedicated to unforeseen macroeconomic events such as the shock triggered by the Covid pandemic.
The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD, said:
“I welcome the launch of ISIF’s new Investment Strategy with its focus on long-term transformational investments addressing key strategic challenges facing the country including climate action, housing, scaling indigenous businesses, and food and agriculture.
I am greatly reassured by the fact that ISIF retains the flexibility to invest outside of those 4 themes, if necessary, using a new pool allocated to National & Compelling investments, dedicated to unforeseen macroeconomic events such as the shock triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Having this flexibility allows the Pandemic Stabilisation and Recovery Fund (PSRF), established in response to the pandemic, to be wound down.
I am also very pleased to see that a cornerstone of the strategy is a €500 million city-specific investment programme to unlock the full economic potential of Ireland’s 5 regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny.”
ISIF Director Nick Ashmore said:
“Our new strategy shows just how flexible and adaptable ISIF can be in targeting its resources in the most effective manner possible to support economic activity and employment in Ireland, by addressing the critical challenges facing the state through transformational investments.
We are planning a material step-up in our regional investments with a new initiative to unlock the economic potential of our 5 regional cities by backing transformational projects in each.
This programme will generate economic benefits, supporting employment and making Ireland a more sustainable, competitive and attractive place both for the people who live here and the employers who can create jobs for them.
Our new strategy also sets out a range of investment programmes that will back scaling-up businesses; deliver additional housing to build on our progress to date; and underpin the ambition displayed in our domestic food and agri sector, which has become a true global success story.”
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, launched the Night-Time Economy Support Scheme (NTESS) in support of two recommendations in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce.
The new Night-Time Economy Support Scheme (NTESS) provides funding of €2.6m to pubs, nightclubs, cafés and other suitable licenced/unlicensed premises to support the provision of entertainment during off-peak times. The aim is to promote an increase in footfall in our cities, towns and villages as well as providing artists with paying gigs and customers with more a more alternative, diverse and inclusive night-time offering.
This initiative is in support of two recommendations in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c1ba7-report-of-the-night-time-economy-taskforce/
We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the valuable contribution to the development of the scheme and ask that you share this information with your sector.
If you have any queries in relation to this scheme please email NTESS@tcagsm.gov.ie
Nationwide artist development scheme by the 31 Local Authority Arts Offices, in collaboration with the Arts Council
Clare Scott has been announced for the 2022 Platform 31 scheme for Waterford. Following the success of the inaugural Platform 31 programme in 2021, this innovative scheme has returned for 2022, showing the commitment of Local Authority Arts Offices, together with the Arts Council, to supporting the continued development of artists throughout Ireland.
PLATFORM 31 is designed to support 31 artists – one from each Local Authority area in Ireland – to reflect on and develop their practice or make work in a new way, while being connected with and supported by peer practitioners, advisors and mentors.
Developed by the Association of Local Authority Arts Offices (ALAAO with the Arts Council, PLATFORM 31 offers two elements of support – financial and developmental – for mid-career artists across all disciplines.
Speaking about the announcement, artist Clare Scott said: “Platform 31 underpins my own philosophy of connecting with other artists to share ideas and gain and give encouragement. The stronger the network artists are part of the more we are able to support each other, take proper advantage of opportunities and provide our communities with strong creative hubs. A good network also means that we as artists can take some control of our art practice and its context. Platform 31 will connect myself and other artists in the south east with artists nationwide, nurturing a network that will continue to grow long after the project is finished and I am very happy to be a part of it.”
Margaret Organ and Conor Nolan, Arts Officers, Waterford City and County Council added: “The Arts Office, Waterford City and County Council congratulate Clare Scott on being Waterford’s Platform 31 artist. Clare is a hard working artist who has been part of the Waterford art scene for many years. She is open to new ways of working and we are sure that she use this opportunity to network with the other awardees nationwide and to inform her own practice.”
For over 35 years Local Authority Arts Offices have worked directly with artists to ensure the arts thrive in all communities. Working in a grass roots and foundational way has allowed Arts Officers to identify and to respond to the needs of artists, keeping the arts and cultural agenda focused and relevant in changing environments.
PLATFORM 31 is managed by Wicklow County Council on behalf of The Association of Local Authority Arts Officers, in collaboration with the Arts Council.
For more information see:
https://platform31.localartsireland.ie and www.LocalArtsIreland.ie
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Irish Water, working in partnership with Waterford City & County Council wishes to notify consumers that following the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the Boil Water Notice which has been in place is now lifted with immediate effect. This decision follows consultation undertaken with the Health Service Executive.
Irish Water operations and compliance experts worked with colleagues in Waterford City & County Council to carry out the necessary works to enable the notice to be lifted as quickly as possible. All consumers on the Ballymacarbry Public Water Supply can now resume normal use of the water supply for drinking, food preparation and brushing teeth.
Irish Water and the Waterford City & County Council – Health Service Executive, Water Local Liaison Group will continue to meet and review ongoing process control, monitoring and testing of the drinking water supply.
The Irish Water Customer Contact Centre (1800 278 278) is available to answer customer queries in relation to the lifting of this notice. Further information is available on our website at www.water.ie.
Irish Water and Waterford City & County Council acknowledge the patience, cooperation and assistance of the general public during the period of the boil water notice and greatly regrets any inconvenience caused to householders and the business community.
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