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Major flood prevention works as part of the Waterford North Quays Development, to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterford have resumed. Major flood prevention works as part of the Waterford North Quays Development, to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterford have resumed. Iarnród Éireann is advising customers that the …Read More

Listen to Senior Engineer Seán Dobbs on the Waterford North Quays Project The Waterford North Quays Project is moving from vision to reality and in this update, Senior Engineer Seán Dobbs from Waterford City & County Council talks us through the latest progress on site. As Seán explains, the North Quays is transforming into a …Read More

This bird’s view of Waterford’s North Quays Public Infrastructure really highlights the progress being made, particularly on the transport hub, sustainable transport bridge and south quays plaza. Earlier this month, works commenced on the Western railway flood defences and the works at Abbey Road are nearing completion.

Following the successful installation of the Sustainable Transport Bridge superstructure in May, this newsletter provides an update on the ongoing bridge related works. Site works are also progressing on other elements, and the start of the western railway flood defence scheme in August will mark another key milestone in the construction of the overall project. …Read More

via Irish Rail Works from late August to early 2026 will affect some off-peak morning rail services, Mondays to Thursdays. Major flood prevention works to protect the rail line on the approach to Waterford are to begin from late August, as part of the Waterford North Quays Development, Iarnród Éireann has advised customers. The flood …Read More

The first test lift of the new Sustainable Transport Bridge took place today, Friday July 11th. The bridge was opened successfully to allow river traffic through, with Fastnet Shipping’s Fastnet Lir becoming the first vessel to pass beneath the span. This marks a small but key step in the ongoing commissioning and testing process. While …Read More

Waterford City and County Council and BAM wish to advise that nighttime resurfacing works will take place on Abbey Road in Ferrybank from Wednesday June 11th to Friday June 13th. The works, from Fountain Street junction to Christendom junction, will commence at 8pm and finish at 6am daily over three consecutive nights. The public is advised …Read More

On Saturday, May 17th, Waterford awoke to the impressive sight of the HEBO Lift 9 floating sheerleg crane being towed from Dunmore East to the Frank Cassin Wharf.  With a lifting capacity of 800 tonnes and a lifting height of 67m, the HEBO is a powerhouse of immense engineering strength and technical precision. Arriving from …Read More

  The next lift of the Sustainable Transport Bridge (southern approach span) is expected to take place tomorrow, Tuesday May 27th. There is an abundance of caution for an operation of this scale, and lift times are contingent on weather conditions which are being monitored closely, and lift times may be subject to change. Please be …Read More

On Friday, May 23rd, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD visited Waterford to view progress on the North Quay Public Infrastructure Project. Joined by Minister of State with responsibility for Planning and Local Government, John Cummins TD and Government Chief Whip Minister Mary Butler TD, they visited the South Quays Plaza …Read More