'Morbidly slow' progress on developing a dedicated theatre for Tramore
At a recent Metropolitan meeting, councillors welcomed James Power and Garret Wyse, the main drivers of the Tramore theatre project.
Efforts to launch a dedicated community centre and theatre for Tramore continue, as councillors wait to read a new feasibility study. At the recent Metropolitan meeting, councillors welcomed James Power and Garret Wyse, the main drivers of the project.
Councillor Lola O'Sullivan asked for an update on the matter: "We’ve had numerous emails from Tramore Theatre Group, who I welcome here today. Could we have an update and a copy of the feasibility study that they are referring to?”
Cllr O’Sullivan referenced a meeting she attended, along with Councillor Blaise Hannigan, about the future of mobility in Tramore, organised by the Tramore Development Trust in collaboration with Conundrum. Conundrum is comprised of researchers from a Trinity College/ UCD consortium, working with Waterford Council and Waterford Public Participation Network.
Senior Executive Officer Claire Hartley confirmed that the study has been completed but there were issues with the location sites proposed for the theatre.
She said: “There are a number of identified sites but until discussions are had with potential land owners, that isn’t something that we are ready to bring to members.
"As soon as we are in a position to do that we will certainly workshop and (discuss) the results of the feasibility study, with both members and with the Tramore town management.”
On mobility matters, she said: “There is quite a number of actions that are pertinent to the development of Tramore, until discussions have happened with potential landowners, we’re not in a position to reach out.”
The queries over the Tramore theatre prompted other councillors to share their own ideas over the time it takes to develop projects. Councillor Joe Kelly said: “I think Claire’s (Hartley) answer was truthful but I have to say how slow everything is, almost morbidly slow. This is another example, it’s been going on years. We seem to wait for ever for anything in this Council. We do nothing quick. This is another perfect example of that.”
