Derelict house in Waterford City reclaimed by Council
72 Dominick Place
Waterford City and County Council have made a compulsory purchase order on a long derelict house in the city.
72 Dominick Street has been in an dilapidated state for years, according to a local councillor.
The property has now been transferred to the Housing Team of the Council, which could indicate a positive sign that the building may become habitable again in the near future.
Councillor Frank Quinlan (Fine Gael) is pleased with the news but also wanted to see a faster turnaround time for the many buildings in the city that have similar issues.
Cllr Quinlan told the Waterford News & Star: "It's great to see this but we really need to see this kind of action happen much, much faster, especially during this current housing crisis."
"Turnaround time is definitely not 20 weeks."
Cllr Quinlan used the example of several other derelict properties in the city that have been boarded up and have languished on the derelict register.
He said: "The Yellow House (on the Cork Road in Waterford city) has been boarded up for three years, which is totally unacceptable.
"Overgrowth is another issue in Council homes."
Cllr Quinlan noted the recent announcement of Government funding of €9 million, saying it is a reflection of the Council's ability to return houses back to a habitable state.
The funding is to bring 130 local vacant or derelict residential and commercial properties back into use throughout the city and county.
