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

Today marks another milestone in Waterford’s Sustainable Transport Bridge completion.  With a calm river and cooperative skies, the second span of the Sustainable Transport Bridge, the central mid section, has been lifted and placed into position by the sheerleg HEBO 9 crane. This operation is the result of precise coordination between BAM, Waterford City and …Read More

The first span of the North Quays Sustainable Transport Bridge is in the process of being lifted and positioned this week. Subject to conditions, the plan involves lifting the spans from their barges at Frank Cassin Wharf and transporting them upriver for installation at the bridge site. Works are expected to continue over the course …Read More

The arrival of the Hebo Lift 9 sheerleg crane and the four Sustainable Transport Bridge spans are a milestone for Waterford’s North Quays Public Infrastructure Project. From Ghent in Belgium to #Waterford, Ireland’s Oldest City, watch the journey unfold!

Over the past few days, the skyline along the River Suir has transformed with the arrival of two extraordinary sights – the towering HEBO 9 floating crane and the first set of bridge spans for Waterford’s new Sustainable Transport Bridge. Towed by the aptly named Dutch Power, the HEBO 9 made its entrance in fine …Read More

The imminent arrival of the bridge’s steel superstructure from its fabrication plant in Belgium will mark a significant progress milestone for the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project. The superstructure is due to arrive in Waterford in the coming weeks for lifting and installation. Download the latest newsletter here. In parallel with the construction of the …Read More

At May’s Plenary Council meeting, elected representatives were updated of the progress of the North Quays project. Michael Quinn, Director of Economic Development, Waterford City and County Council outlined that works are continuing in Ferrybank with the realigned Abbey Road and Dock Road due to be complete in July and October 2025 respectively. The transport …Read More

The North Quays project reached another significant milestone last week as Phase 1 of the private SDZ development was granted planning permission. This mixed-use development will deliver a new sustainable urban quarter for the city on a previously derelict brownfield site, where residents, locals, and visitors alike can live, work, stay, and socialise. Further information …Read More

Waterford City and County Council has granted planning permission to Harcourt Developments (t/a Hopcast Limited) for the development of the first phase of the Waterford North Quays Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The mixed-use development will include significant residential accommodation, as well as office and hotel accommodation, retail offerings and high-quality public realm spaces consisting of: …Read More

Waterford City and County Council and BAM wish to advise that the South Quays will be closed to inbound traffic from Rice Bridge from 8pm, Saturday April 12th to 6am, Monday April 14th inclusive. The South Quays inbound lane closure is to facilitate deep excavation works to connect to the existing foul sewer as well as the installation …Read More