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By Waterford City & County Council

Temporary Closing of Roads- Spraoi

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 during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 4th to 7th August, 2023 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.
Roads to be closed:

 

Tugtar fógra leis seo go ndúnfaidh Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre poiblí seo a leanas do thréthrácht le linn na n-amanna atá sonraithe thíos Dé hAoine, Dé Sathairn, Dé Domhnaigh agus Dé Luain, 4 go 7ú Lúnasa, 2023 chun Féile Spraoi Phort Láirge a éascú.
Bóithre le dúnadh:

By Waterford City & County Council

Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued for customers in Waterford City and County

A precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday), to protect the health of approximately 63,600 customers

Uisce Éireann and Waterford City and County Council have issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice, effective from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday), to protect the health of approximately 63,600 customers supplied by Adamstown, Stradbally and Ballylaneen Water Treatment Plants. This is due to planned industrial action, arising from a dispute between the Unite Trade Union and 12 Local Authorities.

Uisce Éireann’s primary focus is and always will be the protection of public health. Due to the strike action, Uisce Éireann has taken steps to protect public health by imposing Boil Water Notices on these schemes. All customers in the following areas are advised to boil their water before consuming from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday) until further notice: Waterford City, Tramore, Dunmore East, Passage East, Crooke, Faithlegg, Cheekpoint, Stradbally, Ballylaneen, Kill, Bonmahon, Kilmeaden/Butlerstown, Ballyduff and surrounding areas.

There may also be some disruption to water services, in particular, the speed at which bursts to the water network are repaired in all counties impacted by the strike action.

Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of http://www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.

Maps of the affected area’s are below:

Uisce Eireann’s Tom Cuddy, Head of Operations for Uisce Éireann acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community.

“Our expectation was that the core activities of water services are regarded as essential services and should be exempt from industrial action. However, neither Uisce Éireann or the Local Authorities have been able to get clarity through the Unite Strike Committees, that they will continue to operate critical treatment plants or respond to emergencies. Unfortunately, Uisce Éireann has no choice but to put several Boil Water Notices in place to protect public health. The Boil Water Notices may run for several days as we will need time to assess the impacts on treatment plants and processes post-strike.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices. Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

Water must be boiled for:

  • Drinking;
  • Drinks made with water;
  • Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
  • Brushing of teeth;
  • Making of ice – discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

  • Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);
  • Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;
  • Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;
  • Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;
  • Preparing Infant Formula: Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section , on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued for customers in Waterford City and County

Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued for customers in Waterford City and County

Posted on July 11, 2023 by ruthtapial

A precautionary Boil Water Notice has been issued from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday), to protect the health of approximately 63,600 customers

Uisce Éireann and Waterford City and County Council have issued a precautionary Boil Water Notice, effective from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday), to protect the health of approximately 63,600 customers supplied by Adamstown, Stradbally and Ballylaneen Water Treatment Plants. This is due to planned industrial action, arising from a dispute between the Unite Trade Union and 12 Local Authorities.

Uisce Éireann’s primary focus is and always will be the protection of public health. Due to the strike action, Uisce Éireann has taken steps to protect public health by imposing Boil Water Notices on these schemes. All customers in the following areas are advised to boil their water before consuming from Wednesday at 12 midnight (00.01 Thursday) until further notice: Waterford City, Tramore, Dunmore East, Passage East, Crooke, Faithlegg, Cheekpoint, Stradbally, Ballylaneen, Kill, Bonmahon, Kilmeaden/Butlerstown, Ballyduff and surrounding areas.

There may also be some disruption to water services, in particular, the speed at which bursts to the water network are repaired in all counties impacted by the strike action.

Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the Water Quality section of http://www.water.ie and entering the property’s Eircode or by calling the Uisce Éireann’s customer care helpline, open 24/7, on 1800 278 278.

Maps of the affected area’s are below:

Uisce Eireann’s Tom Cuddy, Head of Operations for Uisce Éireann acknowledged the impact of this notice on the community.

“Our expectation was that the core activities of water services are regarded as essential services and should be exempt from industrial action. However, neither Uisce Éireann or the Local Authorities have been able to get clarity through the Unite Strike Committees, that they will continue to operate critical treatment plants or respond to emergencies. Unfortunately, Uisce Éireann has no choice but to put several Boil Water Notices in place to protect public health. The Boil Water Notices may run for several days as we will need time to assess the impacts on treatment plants and processes post-strike.”

Vulnerable customers who have registered with Uisce Éireann receive direct communication on Boil Water Notices. Customers are reminded that the water is safe to consume once boiled.

Water must be boiled for:

  • Drinking;
  • Drinks made with water;
  • Preparation of salads and similar foods, which are not cooked prior to eating;
  • Brushing of teeth;
  • Making of ice – discard ice cubes in fridges and freezers and filtered water in fridges. Make ice from cooled boiled water.

What actions should be taken:

  • Use water prepared for drinking when preparing foods that will not be cooked (e.g. washing salads);
  • Water can be used for personal hygiene, bathing and flushing of toilets but not for brushing teeth or gargling;
  • Boil water by bringing to a vigorous, rolling boil (e.g. with an automatic kettle) and allow to cool. Cover and store in a refrigerator or cold place. Water from the hot tap is not safe to drink. Domestic water filters will not render water safe to drink;
  • Caution should be taken when bathing children to ensure that they do not swallow the bathing water;
  • Preparing Infant Formula: Where a Boil Water Notice is in place, you can prepare infant formula from tap water that has been boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute) and cooled beforehand. Bottled water can also be used to make up infant formula. All bottled water, with the exception of natural mineral water, is regulated to the same standard as drinking water. It is best not to use bottled water labelled as ‘Natural Mineral Water’ as it can have high levels of sodium (salt) and other minerals, although it rarely does. ‘Natural Mineral Water’ can be used if no other water is available, for as short a time as possible, as it is important to keep babies hydrated. If bottled water is used to make up infant formula it should be boiled once (rolling boil for 1 minute), and cooled in the normal way. Ready-to-use formula that does not need added water can also be used.

Great care should be taken with boiled water to avoid burns and scalds as accidents can easily happen, especially with children.

Updates are available on our Water Supply Updates section , on Twitter @IWCare and via our customer care helpline, open 24/7 on 1800 278 278.

 

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford alive with the Sound of Music Generation

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway welcomed SoundCrowd to Waterford’s Theatre Royal this week.

SoundCrowd is an exciting youth music festival hosted by Music Generation Waterford and Music Generation Carlow.  The four-day residential event sees young musicians from all across Ireland and Germany showcasing their talent and passion for music.

In his first official function as the new Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Conway said, “It’s a great pleasure to attend SoundCrowd ’23 and witness first-hand the music, the effort and the hard work you all have put in over the last while to produce this show.”

The mayor welcomed the musicians who had travelled to Waterford saying, “This diverse gathering truly reflects the power of music, transcending borders and language barriers, reminding us that music is a universal language that speaks to the core of every one of us.”

SoundCrowd Artistic Director is Issie Barratt, internationally recognised musician and educator, listed on BBC Radio 4 Power List as one of the 40 most influential women in the music industry along with Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Nicola Benedetti.

Locally Music Generation Waterford is run by Music Development Officer Shauna McCullough and a team of 19 musician educators and is made possible locally through funding from Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board and Waterford City and County Council.

Music Generation Waterford and Carlow provide access to music education in schools and community setting reaching over 7,500 young people weekly, providing them with invaluable opportunities to explore the world of music in schools and in the community.

 

Image:

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway and Rosaleen Molloy, National Director of Music Generation

By Waterford City & County Council

Local Artists set for First Flight!

 

In Spring of this year, the Local Enterprise Office Waterford invited submissions from artists and small craft businesses to apply for the First Flight Enterprise programme at the Kite Design Studio in the heart of Waterford’s Viking Triangle.

This year’s successful candidates are Michelle Dunne (Strong Roots Jewellery), Lisa Hodge (Totes Upcycled) and Tanya Dobbyn (Clayful Creations by Tanya).

Kite Design Studio is an innovative space based in Waterford City and designed to enable the sharing of knowledge, resources and facilities for craft businesses.  Through an ethos of collaboration where businesses can connect support and grow, coworking spaces offer you the opportunity to bring structure to your day while increasing productivity and is a great alternative to working from home.

First introduced in 2013, this year’s First Flight programme provides a professional workspace, mentoring and practical business advice to creatives in a bustling, collaborative co-working space for six months commencing in June 2023.

To date, dozens of small craft businesses, artists and graduates of Waterford VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) have availed of First Flight placements, enabling them to develop their businesses commercially.

Michelle Dunne is one of those selected for this year’s First Flight placement. Michelle, originally from Tramore, now living in Ferrybank, is an artist and metalworker, and is planning to make the most of this opportunity. “The craft industry can be a lonely job, so places like Kite Design Studios are extremely important. Designers working alongside each other, inspires and increases knowledge in the whole design process.”

Jamie Whitty, Business Advisor with LEO Waterford said, “Over the years we have seen some inspirational artists and small craft businesses travel through this programme since 2013.”

As First Flight co-ordinator with the LEO she sees the benefit of the programme, “Waterford’s tradition in the arts and abundance of artistic talent cannot be denied, be it fashion designers, sculptors, jewellery makers or crystal craftspeople.  The First Flight programme gives talented individuals the resources and assistance to cultivate their businesses and gain from the experience of their peers in a shared creative space.”

If you are an artist or small craft business and would like to avail of a dedicated workspace, mentoring and business advice, speak to your Local Enterprise Office about the First Flight Enterprise programme. Alternatively visit www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford/ or call into Local Enterprise Office Waterford at 35, The Mall.

 

Photo by David Murphy Studio:

Tanya Dobbyn (Clayful Creations by Tanya), Lisa Hodge (Totes Upcycled), Jamie Whitty (Business Advisor with LEO Waterford) and Michelle Dunne (Strong Roots Jewellery).

By Waterford City & County Council

Reminder – Road Closure – Main Street, Kilmacthomas

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 roads to through traffic from 8.30am to 1pm on Sunday, 9th July, 2023 to facilitate the Dungarvan Cycling Club Youth 2 Day Event.

Road to be closed:
• R677 St. Annes Terrace and Main Street Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

Diversion Route:
• Via N25 and Rossmore Road.

By Waterford City & County Council

Railway Square Pocket Garden on the right track

Waterford City and County Council recently completed works on a new pocket park at Railway Square.

The pocket park is a welcoming urban space consisting of plants and flowers in raised beds, and a spacious seating area, to encourage people to relax in a garden oasis in the heart of the city.

The area originally housed a small play park, however, this was repurposed as a pocket garden to mitigate anti-social behaviour.

The new park complements the regeneration the area is currently undergoing as it is close to the many commercial and retail outlets, giving staff and employees the opportunity to take a relaxing break in the city oasis.

Sean Gormley, Acting Senior Executive Engineer with Waterford City and County Council emphasised the importance of public green spaces. “Green areas are proven to have a positive effect, not just on our biodiversity, but also on our mental health and well-being.

“By introducing the pocket park to Railway Square, the area is now an inviting and open space, and it has become a popular meeting point for those who work and live in the area, encouraging a healthier outdoor and social culture.”

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway welcomed the addition of the pocket park to Railway Square.  “The original infrastructure invited an anti-social element and, unfortunately this precluded a lot of young children and families using the space for its intended purpose.

“Waterford City and County Council’s Environment team has successfully repurposed the space and intends to introduce more of these biodiversity pockets throughout the city and county.

“Ideally, these green urban areas will have a far-reaching impact by minimising the consequences of climate change, encouraging social cohesion and improving biodiversity and the quality of urban living.”

The main contract on Railway Square Pocket Park was undertaken by RFL ltd., with the overall cost of the project at €45,000.

By Waterford City & County Council

Commercial Rates Energy Discount Scheme 2023 – Open

Rates Energy Discount of 8% 

In 2022 almost 1,000 businesses across Waterford took advantage of the Rates Energy Discount Scheme. The Rates Energy Discount Scheme was introduced to encourage businesses to play their part in reducing carbon emissions, joining householders, the local authority and many more in the county.
Businesses across the world are doing their part to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel and save money. For the environment and for their bottom line.
In Waterford, businesses account for 24.6% of emissions, the majority of those coming from energy use.
Taking Climate Action is something we must all do in society, the Council itself is working towards a goal of a 51% carbon emissions reduction by 2030.
The Rates Energy Discount Scheme is continuing in 2023, with businesses being asked to go one step further and to complete an energy audit or an energy assessment. An audit or assessment will help your business to identify energy saving opportunities.
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS:
  • Rates Customer Account Number (your account number is displayed on your annual rates invoice).
  • LAID number (your account number is displayed on your annual rates invoice).
Either:
  • Proof of Energy Audit conducted for the business by an external consultant within the last 5 years – a copy of an invoice as well as the front page will need to be uploaded
or:
  • Applicants without Energy Audit proof will be required to complete Energy Self-Assessment questionnaire designed to help you to identify energy saving opportunities in your business.
  • Your business account IBAN from which your commercial rates are paid.
Eligibility
Businesses whose annual rate bill is less than €10,000 or who operate in the hospitality industry will be eligible to receive a Rates Energy Discount of 8% once they have either uploaded evidence of the Energy Audit to this platform by Friday, September 29th, 2023, or for those who have been unable to secure an audit you can avail of the discount by carrying out an Energy Self-Assessment.

Only rated properties suitable for energy audit are eligible to apply – for example yards with no buildings would not be eligible.

If you have undertaken an Energy Audit, the application should take less than 10 minutes to complete. In the event of Energy Self-Assessment, it will take longer to complete the assessment, just follow the questions to completion.
An audit completed by an external consultant can be used to apply for funding for energy efficiency improvements whereas the Energy Self-Assessment that businesses can complete on this platform cannot be used to apply for further funding.
To avail of the discount accounts must also be fully paid by 23:55 on 29th September 2023 or are in an agreed Direct Debit payment plan. The credit will be applied after the deadline once the requirements have been met.
All businesses who either upload proof of an Energy Audit or complete an Energy Self-Assessment will receive advice from Waterford City and County Council on what they can do next to save energy.
While multiple drafts are allowed, there should only be one complete application submitted per each Rates LAID.
Questions? – please email Climate Action Coordinator at gkennedy@waterfordcouncil.ie
Email Rates related queries to: rates@waterfordcouncil.ie
APPLY: The link to form: https://submit.link/1GC 

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By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure Arrangements – Spraoi

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 during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 4th to 7th August, 2023 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.
Roads to be closed:

Tugtar fógra leis seo go ndúnfaidh Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre poiblí seo a leanas do thréthrácht le linn na n-amanna atá sonraithe thíos Dé hAoine, Dé Sathairn, Dé Domhnaigh agus Dé Luain, 4 go 7ú Lúnasa, 2023 chun Féile Spraoi Phort Láirge a éascú.
Bóithre le dúnadh:

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closure Arrangements – Waterford Walls Street Art Festival

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 11th to 20th August, 2023 to facilitate the painting of mural artworks for Waterford Walls Street Art Festival.

Road to be closed:

  • Parliament Street and Cross Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Via Manor Street, Waterford.
  • Local Access will be provided.

From 3rd to 6th July and from 14th to 17th August, 2023 the following roads will also be closed to facilitate the painting of artworks.

Road to be closed:

  • Sergeants Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Traffic coming from Jenkin’s Lane direction: no right
    turn, access O’Connell Street via Meetinghouse Lane and
    Thomas Hill.
  • Traffic going towards Jenkin’s Lane Car Park: No Restriction

By Waterford City & County Council

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme – Deadline Approaching

Waterford City & County Council will administer the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme funded by the Department of Rural & Community Development.

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme is funded under Project Ireland 2040 and is a key initiative of Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 and Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, the National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023 – 2027.

In line with Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors, outdoor recreation is defined as activities that take place in the natural environment, such as walking, canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and wild swimming. It does not include activities that take place outdoors on confined courses or pitches (such as golf, football, and show-jumping) or motorised activities (such as quads/scramblers). As a consequence such activities are not eligible for funding under ORIS.

Maximum Grant Amount Available: Up to €30,000 (Measure 1)

Eligible Activities: Small scale projects that are in line with the objectives and focus of the Scheme. This includes, but is not limited to, the upkeep, repair and development of trails, walkways, mountain access routes, cycleways, blueways recreational facilities at bogs, rivers, lakes and beaches, natural play areas that form part of a larger outdoor recreation project and the promotion and marketing of such infrastructure. A key focus of the scheme will be on the small-scale repair/development/promotion and marketing of already existing trails and outdoor recreation infrastructure in Co. Waterford. For more detail see: www.visitwaterfordtrails.com

Waterford City & County Council now seeks expressions of interest from trail development/community groups for funding of suitable projects under this initiative. Expression of interest form and the scheme’s outline can be obtained by e-mailing outdoorrecreation@waterfordcouncil.ie

Completed expression of interest forms must be returned by email only to outdoorrecreation@waterfordcouncil.ie before 5.00pm Friday 7th July 2023. Expressions of interest received after this date and time will not be considered for the 2023 scheme. All applications will be subject to a selection process using National Criteria. Selected expression of interest applications will be developed into detailed bids for consideration for the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.

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