New Waterford consultation seeks public views on future development of western neighbourhoods

Waterford's local authority has opened a public consultation on how the city's north-western and south-western neighbourhoods should grow and develop in the years ahead. Members of the public can have their say on how the western suburbs should develop in the new 'integrated neighbourhood strategies' which focus on the regeneration of brownfield lands. The strategy will consider what type and scale of development is right for the areas. This includes new homes, and the infrastructure and services needed to support them. 'Your local knowledge, experience and priorities are important, and we want to hear from you,' said the council. 'You don't need to limit your comments to the topics in the issues paper. We welcome your views on any issues, opportunities or concerns relevant to the future of (the) city neighbourhood.' Themes covered by the consultation include sustainable growth and land use, public places and amenities, movement and connectivity, and environment and climate resilience. 1 / 2 Waterford city south-west neighbourhoods. © Waterford City and County Council. 2 / 2 Waterford city's northwestern neighbourhoods. © Waterford City and County Council. It will 'provide a framework to guide the future development of the city northwest neighbourhood, with a particular focus on exploring the future development potential of the whitelands at Gracedieu, meeting the needs of existing and future communities, and identifying opportunities to improve accessibility, connectivity and sustainable mobility.' The city southwest neighbourhood 'will be home to existing and new communities, focussing on transformational change arising from proximity to Kilbarry (Waterford) Nature Park and pNHA (proposed natural heritage areas), the expanding SETU Campus, emerging Glassworks Campus, and the opportunities afforded by regeneration of brownfield lands. 'The neighbourhood will benefit from enhanced access to high-quality green spaces, landscape assets and blue-green infrastructure, supporting biodiversity, recreation, health and wellbeing. Read more Green light for housing project in historic Waterford village despite objections 'The regeneration of city southwest neighbourhood will support the continued development of Waterford city as an economic driver for the southeast region.' There are various ways to help shape the future. Residents can take a short survey, available from a link on Waterford City and County Council's consultation webpage, and make a written submission by December 11. Submissions can be sent by email to [email protected], by post to the Planning Department, Waterford City and County Council, 1st floor, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. Additionally, local residents can come along to a drop-in session, find out more about the strategy, and meet the project team and share views at the Brill Family Resource Centre (FRC) on Thursday, November 5, 5pm–7.30pm.