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The installation of the southern approach span. Pictures: terford City & County Council / Peter Grogan
The installation of the southern approach span of the Sustainable Transport Bridge took place crossing the River Suir in Waterford took place yesterday (Tuesday).
Today, the HEBO Lift 9 sheerleg crane will lift the final span (northern approach span) from the barge and manoeuvre into position, with installation expected to take place at approximately 8pm this evening (Wednesday, May 28).
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As with an operation of this scale there is an abundance of caution and lift and installation times may be subject to change.
Please be advised:
The best public vantage point is William Vincent Wallace Plaza, directly overlooking the River Suir and bridge alignment. This location is safe, central, and accessible, with clear views of barge movements, crane lifts, and installation activities.
Waterford City is within controlled airspace and a 200 metre safety exclusion zone from bridge operations applies – authorised drone flights only.
Please do not enter active work zones, wharves, or construction areas.
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It is anticipated that the bridge will open to the public in the final quarter of next year. In April, Waterford City and County Council granted planning permission to Harcourt Developments (t/a Hopcast Limited) for the development of the first phase of the North Quays SDZ.
NORTH QUAYS DEVELOPMENT
The mixed-use North Quays development will include significant residential accommodation, as well as office and hotel accommodation, retail offerings and high-quality public realm spaces consisting of: 350 residential units, office accommodation including ground floor creche and retail, 160-bedroom hotel and conference centre, and a 163-room aparthotel.
It will also include retail units on the ground floor of residential blocks, and high quality public realm spaces like public plazas, a riverside boardwalk and greenway.
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