Funding must be delivered for the North Quays by the end of March.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Waterford Council Michael Walsh.
There have been doubts over funding for key elements of the project including relocating the train station and the pedestrian bridge.
North Quays Development Site, Waterford – Nigel Kelly
Fianna Fáil councillor Adam Wyse asked council boss Michael Walsh about the project.
“How much longer are we willing to wait as a council?
“Are we talking you’ll wait six more months, one more year, two more years before we get confirmation, I know it’s up to whoever is in government to probably approve a few things.
“How much longer will Fawaz Alhockair wait is the more pressing question?”
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Michael Walsh says “it’s absolutely imperative that we have a decision within the next two months, by the end of March”.
Mr Walsh added that the council needs absolute clarity on funding for the development.
“What we are seeking is final confirmation of the phasing of the total funding and that the total funding will be provided.
“Absolute clarity is what we’re seeking.
“What is certain is that the schemes are approved in principle and there was an initial funding tranche there but, we need absolute confirmation before we can enter into contracts or otherwise that we will have the funding for the totality of the schemes.”
North Quays Development Site, Waterford – Nigel Kelly
North Quays Development Site, Waterford Nigel Kelly
