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By Waterford City & County Council

Notice re: Electric Vehicles & Free Parking

For the past few years, the Council has permitted free of charge parking for electric vehicles in the public pay and display parking areas in Waterford.

However following a review of our parking charges and given the significant increase in the numbers of EVs on the roads, the Council cannot continue to sustain this incentive.

Accordingly public free parking for EVs within the Council’s pay and display car parks and streets will cease from 1st February, 2023.

The Council will continue to operate free parking for EV and PHEV vehicles while charging at designated public EV charging points throughout Waterford City and County.

The Council will also be facilitating a significant investment which will see 12 new fast EV charging points being delivered across the city and county during 2023.

If you have any further queries in relation to this matter please contact our Customer Services Department on the number below.

Traffic Management Department

0818 10 20 20

By Waterford City & County Council

Draft Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023

The Metropolitan District of Waterford in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 131A of the Local Government Acts 1925 to 2014, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, and by Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as amended, hereby gives notice that it has prepared Draft Control of  Parking Bye-Laws for the regulation and control of parking in respect of the area comprising the Metropolitan District of Waterford.

The Draft Bye-Laws are available for inspection below and during normal office hours from Tuesday 27th December to Thursday 26th January 2023, at the Council’s Customer Services Departments in Civic Offices, Dungarvan and Bailey’s New Street, Waterford.

The Council will consider any submissions or observations made in writing regarding the Draft Control of Parking Bye-Laws 2023.  Submissions should be lodged with Aideen Jacob, Administrative Officer, Roads Department, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford or by email to ajacob@waterfordcouncil.ie to be received before 4.00pm on Thursday 9th February, 2023.

By Waterford City & County Council

Road resurfacing works on Parnell Street and Manor Street from Monday, October 17th

Waterford City and County Council wishes to advise that road resurfacing works will commence on Parnell Street and Manor Street on Monday, October 17th.

The works will take place from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday until Friday, October 28th.

Both Parnell Street and Manor Street will reopen to traffic each evening from 7pm and fully at weekends.

The following diversions will be in place:

Traffic coming into the city from the Cork Road:

From October 17th to October 28th traffic coming into the City from the Cork Road will be diverted right onto the R675 Tramore Road and then left onto the R709 Inner Ring Road at the Tramore Round Roundabout. Traffic will follow the Inner Ring Road to the Folly Roundabout and turn left towards the R708 Ballytruckle Road.  Follow the R708 along South Parade and Catherine Street and finally turning right onto the R680 The Mall.

Traffic coming out of the city from the Mall:

From October 17th to October 21st traffic coming out of the City from the R680 The Mall will continue straight onto Parnell Street and turn left onto the R680 Johnstown. Traffic will turn right at the traffic lights onto the R708 Ballytruckle Road and follow the diversion the Folly Roundabout. Diverted traffic will turn right onto the R709 Inner Ring Road and continue to the Tramore Road Roundabout. Traffic can turn right towards the City centre onto the R680 or straight on to the RSC Roundabout turning left onto the R680 Cork Road heading out of the City.

From October 24th to October 28th traffic coming out of the City from the R680 The Mall will turn left onto the R708 Catherine Street. Traffic will follow the R708 Ballytruckle Road as far as the Folly Roundabout. Diverted traffic will turn right onto the R709 Inner Ring Road and continue to the Tramore Road Roundabout. Traffic can turn right towards the City centre onto the R680 or straight on to the RSC Roundabout turning left onto the R680 Cork Road heading out of the City.

Local access will be maintained onto The Manor and Parnell Street for the duration of the road closures.

If possible, road users should avoid the area for the duration of these works.

Some bus routes will be impacted by the diversions and full details will be available on the Bus Eireann website.

Waterford City and County Council apologises for inconvenience caused during these essential roadworks.

By Waterford City & County Council

Roadworks – R665 Wood Road, Clonmel

R665 Wood Road, Clonmel

Roadworks in place on R665 Clonmel towards Knocklofty Road at Wood Road on Wednesday 24/08 through to Friday 26/08  to facilitate road surfacing works.

Stop/go system with convoy in operation.  Expect delays.  Please use alternative routes where possible.

By Waterford City & County Council

Roadworks – R665 Wood Road, Clonmel

R665 Wood Road, Clonmel

Roadworks in place on R665 Clonmel towards Knocklofty Road at Wood Road on Wednesday 24/08 through to Friday 26/08  to facilitate road surfacing works.

Stop/go system with convoy in operation.  Expect delays.  Please use alternative routes where possible.

By Waterford City & County Council

Waterford City Bikeshare scheme launched

Newly elected Mayor of Waterford City and County, Councillor John O’Leary officially launched the new Transport for Ireland (TFI) Bike Share Scheme at Arundel Square in the City.

TFI Bikes is a self-service bike rental service, with stations conveniently located throughout Waterford City, making it easy to get around, whether it’s for commuting to work, meeting friends, or doing some sight-seeing.

There are 14 Bike stations and 220 bikes located in key areas around the city, including at SETU, University Hospital Waterford, Bank Lane, Kilcohan and Arundel Square.  These bikes will allow commuters to switch to more active ways to get to and around the City Centre.

With docking stations at several SETU Campus locations, students will have plenty of opportunities to use them to travel to and from the city centre.  For tourists, users can also cycle to the different events and attractions around Waterford City throughout the year.

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary officially launched the Bikeshare Scheme saying, “Waterford City is renowned for being a compact, accessible City, with excellent public realm spaces. This scheme will give users even more options for getting around the city and seeing it from a new perspective.”

“There are plenty of accessible bike stations peppered throughout the city centre, so for those wanting to take a break from the car commute, incorporate a healthier regime into their day or reduce their carbon footprint, Bikeshare really is the ideal way to attain those goals.”

CEO of the National Transport Authority Anne Graham said, “Investment in cycling and active travel is hugely important for the NTA and I am delighted that we can be part of the launch of the Waterford TFI Bike Share Scheme today. With 14 bike stations located in key areas around the city, residents and tourists will now find it even easier to get around.”

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council welcomed the long awaited TFI bikeshare scheme into Waterford City. “It comes at a really opportune time when the Council, with very substantial financial support from the National Transport Authority, has embarked on a multi-annual capital investment programme which will see a significant expansion of Waterford’s cycling network with some 50kms of new high quality cycle infrastructure to be delivered in the City alone over the next four to five years.”

The TFI bike share scheme forms an integral component of Waterford City and County Council’s overall vision to reduce transport related carbon emissions as part of its ambition to make Waterford Carbon Neutral and will provide a very accessible, low-cost, zero-emissions transport option for the residents of Waterford and visitors to travel to and around the city centre.

“In many respects, Waterford has been to the forefront and an early leader in the active travel agenda in recent years with the pedestrianisation of our city centre some years ago and the acclaimed Waterford Greenway.  We view the TFI bike share scheme as further enhancing our commitment to the provision of quality active travel choices for Waterford,” Fergus added.

If you’re a keen explorer, why not use the new TFI Bikes to explore Ireland’s Oldest City, including the mile-long quayside, the compact City Centre, or even just to make your commute a healthier one.

More information can be found at https://www.bikeshare.ie/waterford.html

By Waterford City & County Council

Active Travel connectivity scheme at Mount Pleasant

Waterford City & County Council has recently completed an Active Travel connectivity scheme at Mount Pleasant. The works involved a new footpath, improvements to public lighting, footpath upgrades, line marking, fencing and landscaping.

Each permeability scheme is designed based on local needs and how it will improve your area. Many informal pedestrian routes exist and are used daily by people going to work and kids going to school, many of these routes are neither lit or surfaced – we want to address this and need assistance in identifying areas for improvement.

We are committed to ensuring that each local permeability scheme will enhance the area in which it is installed and we would like to hear your thoughts on schemes including any other changes that may benefit your area.

You can contact us direct at ActiveTravel@waterfordcouncil.ie

By Waterford City & County Council

Road Closures – Traffic Update – Thursday 24th March 2022

An Garda Síochána have advised of the following road closures

  • The Mall will be closed from 3pm today (March 23rd) until tomorrow afternoon (March 24th)

The following road closures will take place from 6am tomorrow morning (March 24th):

  • From the roundabout at the GPO (junction of Keizer Street) to the junction of the Mall and Catherine Street
  • Lombard Street – from the junction of Rose Lane to the Mall
  • Adelphi Quay – from the junction of Rose Lane to Clyde Quay

Delays are expected so please allow extra travel time for your journey.

By Waterford City & County Council

New eParking app launched (cashless parking)

The Council has implemented eParking (cashless parking) to address the pressing demands from the public to provide a more convenient, safe and environmentally friendly parking option throughout the county. eParking will be available in all on street Council owned pay and display areas throughout the City & County, as well as in Council run car parks.

  • eParking will take away the stress of parking.
  • No more hunting for change Just scan the QR code above to download the free app from the app store “Waterfordeparking”.
  • No additional or hidden charges to the user  “you only pay for your parking”.
  • Users can also use the website www.waterfordeparking.ie or pay by phone 061311422
  • Save time –  parking will benefit everyone by providing the ability to process transactions remotely, meaning that users do not need to display a ticket before leaving their car or even return to the car to extend their parking – all of this can be controlled via the app on a smartphone.
  • To park up your vehicle, simply scan the QR code or download and open the app on your phone and select the ‘Park’ option. From the map or list select the location of where you are parking, how long you want to park for, and pay from the pre-purchased credit or from your wallet as a “one off” parking event.
  • The eParking system also cuts down on paper use and potential litter from disused pay and display tickets.
  • Any car any time – using a different car? just add the vehicle reg to your mobile eParking app and selected as the car you wish to park, cutting down on the need to have different accounts for different vehicles.

By Waterford City & County Council

New eParking app launched (cashless parking)

The Council has implemented eParking (cashless parking) to address the pressing demands from the public to provide a more convenient, safe and environmentally friendly parking option throughout the county. eParking will be available in all on street Council owned pay and display areas throughout the City & County, as well as in Council run car parks.

  • eParking will take away the stress of parking.
  • No more hunting for change Just scan the QR code above to download the free app from the app store “Waterfordeparking”.
  • No additional or hidden charges to the user  “you only pay for your parking”.
  • Users can also use the website www.waterfordeparking.ie or pay by phone 061311422
  • Save time –  parking will benefit everyone by providing the ability to process transactions remotely, meaning that users do not need to display a ticket before leaving their car or even return to the car to extend their parking – all of this can be controlled via the app on a smartphone.
  • To park up your vehicle, simply scan the QR code or download and open the app on your phone and select the ‘Park’ option. From the map or list select the location of where you are parking, how long you want to park for, and pay from the pre-purchased credit or from your wallet as a “one off” parking event.
  • The eParking system also cuts down on paper use and potential litter from disused pay and display tickets.
  • Any car any time – using a different car? just add the vehicle reg to your mobile eParking app and selected as the car you wish to park, cutting down on the need to have different accounts for different vehicles.

By Waterford City & County Council

One way vehicular system Cliff Rd, Tramore reintroduced

Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise that L4102 Cliff Rd, Tramore “One Way” vehicular system has been reintroduced. 

The one way vehicular system has now been reintroduced on a section of Cliff Rd, commencing beyond the Old Quarry on Cliff Rd in the direction of the Guillamene carpark and up through Newtown Woods and ends at the T- junction with L8089 Newtown Woods Rd.

Please observe road signs and road markings in place.

By Waterford City & County Council

One way vehicular system Cliff Rd, Tramore reintroduced

Waterford City & County Council wishes to advise that L4102 Cliff Rd, Tramore “One Way” vehicular system has been reintroduced. 

The one way vehicular system has now been reintroduced on a section of Cliff Rd, commencing beyond the Old Quarry on Cliff Rd in the direction of the Guillamene carpark and up through Newtown Woods and ends at the T- junction with L8089 Newtown Woods Rd.

Please observe road signs and road markings in place.

By Waterford City & County Council

Spásanna páirceála do Dhaoine le Míchumas Dofheicthe ag Clós Uí Scannláin, Dún Garbhán

Chuir Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge dhá Spás Páirceála Ghluaisteáin do Dhaoine le Míchumas Dofheicthe ar fáil i gClós Uí Scannláin i nDún Garbhán i Meán Fómhair 2021.

Is furasta na spásanna páirceála a aithint le lus na gréine geal buí ar chúlra glas. Tá lus na gréine aitheanta go hidirnáisiúnta mar shiombail an mhíchumais dofheicthe.

Toisc nach bhfuil gach míchumas sofheicthe, nó soiléir láithreach, tá na spásanna páirceála suite in áit shábháilte, sé sin gan a bheith suite díreach in aice leis an mbóthar agus tá na toisí céanna acu is atá ag spás páirceála inrochtana ag cathaoireacha rothaí.

Mhínigh Fergus Galvin, Stiúrthóir Seirbhísí, Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, “Tá roinnt mhíchumais nach fuirist iad a fheiceáil i gconaí, ar nós an t-uathachas, gortú inchinne faighte, lagú ar radharc nó ar éisteacht, nó deacrachtaí foghlama. D’fhéadfadh go mbeadh beagán ama breise nó cúnamh ag teastáil uathu siúd atá faoi mhíchumais dofheicthe, agus a dteaghlaigh nó a gcúramóirí, chun dul isteach agus amach as a ngluaisteáin go sábháilte.”

Dúirt Fergus chomh maith, “D’fhéadfadh sé nach mbeadh cuid de na húsáideoirí seo incháilithe le haghaidh Suaitheantais Ghorm, mar sin cuireann na spásanna páirceála cúirtéise seo áit shábháilte agus inrochtana ar fáil le páirceáil.

Cé go dteastaíonn páirceáil íoctha do na spásanna seo (tá an meaisín ticéad Íoc agus Taispeáin suite gar do na spásanna páirceála seo), iarraimid ar an bpobal i gcoitinne meas a léiriú ar na spásanna agus iad a fhágáil dóibh siúd atá faoi mhíchumas dofheicthe.”

Is í Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge an chéad Chomhairle in Éirinn atá ag cruthú spásanna do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas dofheicthe agus tá sé beartaithe níos mó spásanna do dhaoine faoi mhíchumas dofheicthe a cruthú sa chathair agus sa chontae go luath amach anseo, de bharr cé chomh dearfach is ar glacadh leis na spásanna atá cruthaithe.

De réir Míchumais Dofheicthe, tá duine as gach cúigear ar fud na hÉireann ina gcónaí le cineál éigin míchumas agus tá 80% díobh seo dofheicthe. Sin díreach faoi bhun milliún duine atá ag maireachtáil faoi mhíchumas dofheicthe.

-críoch-

By Waterford City & County Council

Hidden Disability parking spaces at Scanlan’s Yard

Waterford City and County Council has installed two Hidden Disability Car Parking Spaces in Scanlan’s Yard in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

The car parking spaces, introduced in September last year, are easily identified with a bright yellow sunflower on a green background.  The sunflower has become internationally recognised as the symbol of hidden disabilities.

As not all disabilities are visible, or immediately obvious, the car parking spaces are in a safe location, not immediately located beside the road and are the same dimensions as a Wheelchair accessible parking space.

Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Waterford City and County Council explained, “Many disabilities are not always visible such as autism, acquired brain injury, sight or hearing impairment, or learning difficulties.  Those with hidden disabilities, and their families or carers may need a little extra time or assistance getting into and out of their cars safely.”

“Some of the users may not qualify for a Blue Badge, so these courtesy parking spaces provide a safe and accessible place to park.  While the hidden disability spaces require paid parking, with the Pay and Display ticket machine located close to these spaces, we would ask the general public to respect the spaces and leave them for those with hidden disabilities.”

Waterford City and County Council is the first local authority in Ireland to introduce hidden disability spaces and following such a positive response intends to introduce more in the city and county in the near future.

According to Hidden Disabilities, across Ireland, 1 in 5 people live with some form of disability and 80% of these are non-visible, which is just under one million people who are living with a non-visible disability.

-ENDS-

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