Over €3.25 million allocated to Waterford seaside village

The local area of Ardmore is set to benefit from an investment of €3.25 million from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). 

The funding for Ardmore is aimed at delivering a series of phase one projects in the area, such as the construction of a relief road from the R673 to the strand and new car parking provision; Construction of sea defence measures - Ardmore to Duffcarrick; A new pedestrian walkway from the village to the sportsfield; Improved public realm for pedestrian safety measures on main street, cliff road & sea front areas; Refurbishment of the ‘sandcastle’ and the lay out & servicing of a new village green.

“Since the RRDF was created by Fine Gael in 2018, it has supported the development of plans and the completion of projects across Waterford to the tune of €12.8 million," said Senator John Cummins, who welcomed the announcement.

"The announcement brings that to over €16 million which is obviously very significant, however I want to see even more ambitious projects being brought forward by Waterford City and County Council in the time ahead," he added. 

Phase two of the town centre plan will provide sea-defences and a walkway between Duffcarrick and Curragh; a new 12-unit Affordable Housing and 6-unit Sheltered Housing Scheme at Duffcarrick; and an improved Ardmore Traffic Management Plan.

Senator Cummins also said he's committed to continue "actively working with Waterford City and County Council to bring forward the 31-Unit Social and Affordable Residential Development at Farrangarret," which is a "top priority" for him. The Council are currently engaged in a competitive dialogue process with a number of builders on the project.

He concluded by saying “I want to put on record my sincere thanks to all of the stakeholders who have worked so hard to develop the Town Centre Plan. This significant funding will enable these projects to proceed which is very exciting.”