Waterford's South Quays plaza wins major planning award
Sean Dobbs, Senior Engineer and Cecily Johnston, North Quays Project Manager with Waterford City and County Council.
Waterford City and County Council’s South Quays Plaza project has been recognised at the ‘KPMG Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards’.
The project was awarded the ‘Placemaking and Planning award’ for its development and provision of a significant new public amenity for residents and visitors alike, in the heart of the city.
The first part of the ‘North Quays Regeneration project’ to be delivered, the plaza reclaims the most central and prominent section of the South Quays, connecting the historic city centre and the rapidly regenerating North Quays.
It also acts as a crucial link in the city’s connectivity plans, with the new sustainable transport bridge linking Waterford Greenway to the South East Greenway from Dungarvan to New Ross.
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Liam Brazil congratulated the Council’s project team on securing the win, commending the vision and hard work of those involved.
“While the project has created an exceptional public space in the heart of Waterford, it has also successfully regenerated and revitalised an important part of our city,” said Mayor Brazil.
“It is a prime example of how thoughtful planning and placemaking can enhance connectivity, improve quality of life and help shape a more vibrant and sustainable future for Waterford,” he said.
“The plaza provides a welcoming and accessible environment for residents and visitors while also strengthening links between the city centre and the North Quays development.”
The awards ceremony was held at the Clayton Burlington hotel and aims to recognise the organisations, projects and individuals shaping the future of Ireland's built environment.
Running for 11 years, the awards are endorsed by the country's leading professional institutes and representative bodies.
