Waterford Council to buy land to build over 100 social homes
The parcel of land at Knockenduff, Tramore, will comprise of residential and amenity elements.
Waterford City and County Council and the Land Development Agency are to purchase land for more than 100 social homes in Tramore.
The seven-hectare site will also have an amenity element, with some speculation the remaining land could be developed into a sports grounds.
A spokesperson for Waterford City and County Council said that while they are planning to build over 100 social houses on the site, there are no confirmed plans for the remaining land.
“Waterford City and County Council, together with the Land Development Agency, is purchasing a site at Knockenduff, Tramore.
“The site was being sold by the vendor as an overall parcel of lands. This parcel of land of circa 7Ha is comprised of an element designated for residential and an element designated for amenity.
“The main reason for the overall purchase was to open this strategic land for the delivery of housing options.
“This site will allow for the provision of 100 plus social homes in the area.
"There are no confirmed proposals for the final use of amenity element of the land purchase at present and any proposals for this use will be progressed in due course,” said the spokesperson.
It was reported on WLR FM on Friday that the amenity area would possibly be a sports ground or facility.
While the council say that there are currently no proposals to be progressed, councillors Lola O’Sullivan and Blaise Hannigan are hopeful for a space for local clubs.
In response to the news, local representatives seemed hopeful for a sports ground or facility.
WLR also reported that the Frisby Group are to submit a planning application to convert the Grand Hotel in Tramore into an aparthotel. An aparthotel would combine apartments and hotel accommodation.
