The regeneration of Cappoquin is in full swing

Works are progressing well on the first phase of the Cappoquin Regeneration Project.

In April of this year, Waterford Council awarded construction contracts for the refurbishment of Moore’s Hotel on Main Street, and for the refurbishment of three terraced townhouses at 6, 7 and 8 Main Street. 

The construction contract for the derelict former Moore’s Hotel will transform the 150-year-old building into residential upper-floor accommodation over ground-floor commercial premises. 

The refurbishment of vacant terraced townhouses will see them transformed into three new homes with ancillary mews accommodation.

The Department of Rural and Community Development is investing over €6m in the overall Cappoquin Regeneration Project through its Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF). This investment is being augmented by additional funding from Waterford City and County Council and the Cappoquin Regeneration Company. 

Further projects include the Town & Village Renewal Scheme, alongside a soccer club project, which includes a new boundary fence at the local club, community garden and extended walkway within the site.

Additionally, the Cappoquin Railway Loop Walk Phase 1 will run along the riverbank to the boathouse. Works are expected to commence on this in Q3 2024 with completion in Q2 2025.

It is envisaged that this will be the first phase of a project that would eventually see the development of the entire Cappoquin Railway Loop Walk with the centrepiece being the refurbishment of Old Red Bridge railway viaduct.

The final phase of the Cappoquin Regeneration project will enhance the public realm spaces, with particular focus on the Market Square and the Twig Bog area to improve pedestrian and traffic flow. 

A consultant will be appointed in the coming months to complete the design and prepare tender documents.