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North Quays – Newsletter April 2026

As Easter approaches and brighter evenings return, steady progress continues across the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project, marking another important phase in the transformation of Waterford’s waterfront. Access infrastructure works in Ferrybank are nearing completion, which will enhance connectivity and support the opening of a new section of the South East Greenway. In the city …Read More

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NTA Waterford Bridge Public Transport Feasibility Report

This report has been prepared following a memo by Waterford City & County Council (WCCC) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) requesting funding for a feasibility study. The proposal relates to the provision of a public bus service that would connect the new transport hub on the North Quays to the South Quay Plaza at …Read More

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Western Flood Defence works

Major flood prevention works 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. 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

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North Quays Update – November ’25

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

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Nighttime resurfacing works on Dock Road, Ferrybank

Waterford City and County Council and BAM wish to advise that nighttime resurfacing works will take place on Dock Road in Ferrybank from: Monday, October 6th to Friday, October 10th and from, Monday, October 13th to Thursday, October 16th The works will commence at 8pm and finish at 6am daily. The public is advised that …Read More

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North Quays Update – September 2025

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.

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Second Span of the Sustainable Transport Bridge takes its place

Newsletter update no.11 – July 2025

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

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Major flood prevention works to protect Waterford rail line

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

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Night-time resurfacing works on Abbey Road in Ferrybank

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

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Sustainability & Public Realm

NORTH QUAYS will contribute to transform Waterford into a smart sustainable city by using information and communication technologies (ICTs) and other means to improve quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness, while ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future generations with respect to economic, social, environmental as well as cultural aspects.

North Quays features a well-pre planned public realm that will establish a community identity, enhance public safety, encourage private investment and allow citizens to embrace and celebrate their places and spaces. Committed allocation by  Urban Regeneration Development Funding and National Transport Authority funding secures North Quays three key infrastructural elements : 

  • Sustainable Transport Bridge 
  • City Centre Access Infrastructure
  • Integrated Transport Hub

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