The River Suir Sustainable Transport Bridge and Transport Hub have been granted planning permission.
Waterford City and County Council says An Bord Pleanála has approved the development.
The bridge will connect the city from the South Quays to the North Quays and through to a new transport hub that will replace the existing Plunkett train station.
The hub also includes a new bus set down area, short term parking facilities and link with the new Waterford to New Ross Greenway.
GREAT NEWS!
Sustainable Transport Bridge & Transport Hub granted planning approval #waterford https://t.co/wqhwYrC6xb pic.twitter.com/TAtE2qF3Qo— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) September 18, 2019
The Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr John Pratt said “I am delighted to be part of the exciting and innovative regeneration which is taking place across Waterford City and today’s announcement brings us another step closer to realising Waterford’s vision for increased growth and delivering on the population targets in Project Ireland 2040”
Waterford City and County Council Chief Executive, Michael Walsh said “Today’s news is the achievement of another significant milestone in Waterford’s ongoing transition. The positive decision by An Bord Pleanála, the approval of the Part 8 Planning for the Transport Hub by the Metropolitan Council and the funding approvals for the Greenway extension into the City and for the Kilkenny Greenway will dramatically improve sustainable transport in the City and the delivery of its long-term development objectives.”
