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[Article] Waterford to get €2.4bn facelift

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  • 18-06-2007 5:17pm
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    Victor
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    http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0618/waterford.html
    Waterford to get €2.4bn facelift
    Monday, 18 June 2007 17:00

    A €2.4bn investment project aimed at improving the quality of life in Waterford was launched this morning.

    The scheme includes a plan to build a pedestrian bridge over the River Suir linking the north and south quays and city centre.

    The plan outlines how the private sector will combine with the public sector to develop the city.

    AdvertisementWaterford Crystal outlined its plans to develop a €300m lifestyle and retail operation.

    A total of €625m is earmarked for regeneration projects on both sides of the Suir including the building of the new bridge.

    The authors of the plan say any development proposals for the city will be rigorously tested against quality of life in the city.

    The plan is due for completion in 2014 when the city celebrates 1100 years.


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    fricatus
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    Is this just the North Quays project being announced again? That's been on the drawing board for three or four years now, with no movement on account of legal challenges by a group of fishermen and subsequently by CIE.

    Are we to understand that the legal hurdles are finally out of the way and that the project will shortly proceed to construction?

    Otherwise, what's the point of the announcement? The election is over :rolleyes:


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    mike65
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    from WLR
    A two point four billion euro plan for the expansion and development of Waterford City has been launched today. Project 2014 outlines how the money will be invested by the public and private sector over the next seven years. The plan will focus on commercial redevelopment while also planning to make the city the cultural capital of the southeast. It will include the development of new "quarters" focusing on the maritime and historic aspects of the Quay area featuring a Viking museum, reflecting the recent archaeological find at Woodstown.The plan envisages significant residential and commercial regeneration of the quays and a new pedestrian bridge across the Suir will also be built. Another "quarter" will include local government services while the redevelopment of former industrial sites will aim to attract inward investment. The project will also earmark funding for sports and leisure and recreation facilities, reflecting the plan's focus on quality of life issues. It will also include a transportation strategy which would see a major shift to public transport in the city centre.involving a commitment from private and public bus and taxi companies to develop alternatives to the private car.

    here's is the actual development plan,
    http://www.waterfordcity.ie/planning/developmentplan2008-14.htm

    Mike.


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