Major sport and recreation facility planned in Waterford
The existing green area and playground in Portlaw, where major upgrades are currently planned.
A largescale outdoor development is currently in the works in Portlaw, which includes the construction of playing pitches, an outdoor gym, a sensory area and a large seating area.
Waterford Council recently opened the development for public consultation, outlining in detail the various elements which are planned at the existing public park on Connolly Road in Portlaw.
Included within the plans is the construction of a multi-sport, five-a-side 2G pitch which will cater for a wide range of local sports clubs. The proposed pitch will be located on the footprint of an existing asphalt pitch at the address.
An enlargement and enhancement of the existing play park area is also planned, which will include the replacement of the parks’ existing mixed surface with a full soft surface play area. Works here include the development of a new sensory area.
A 60x35 metre synthetic playing pitch which will cater for wide range of local sports clubs is proposed at the site. The proposed synthetic pitch will be located on the footprint of an existing grass-based pitch.
Also planned is the installation of bench seating suitable for 90 people into embankment, four electrical car charging points and the installation of an outdoor gym area to be installed at the northeastern corner of the site.
Additional proposals include hard and soft landscaping works, surface paving, planting, boundary treatments and all other associated site development works and services.
The project will be open for public consultation until February 5, 2025.
