'Landmark project' in early stages on River Suir in Waterford City

Waterford county council has recently shared photographs of the early stages of a new bridge being built in Waterford City.

The landmark project will improve transportation throughout the city, providing a connection between the city centre to the North Quays development.

In the early hours of Sunday May 19, the GPS Avenger arrived on the River Suir, towing the first set of spans for Waterford’s new Sustainable Transport Bridge, Waterford county council said.

"The Cypriot-flagged tug, purpose-built for long-distance marine towage, navigated the estuary in spectacular weather, with its cargo destined to transform Waterford’s North Quays," the county council added.

In a statement, Waterford county council said:

"The bridge spans are now positioned at Frank Cassin Wharf where the HEBO 9 floating crane awaits the lifting and installation phase...."

"The bridge, a centrepiece of the North Quays Public Infrastructure Project, will provide a connection between Waterford’s city centre and the new North Quays development. Still to come are the final spans, en route aboard the tug Anteos, completing the picture before installation begins."

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Two spans of the new bridge towed from Ghent in Belgium by tugboat GPS Avenger have arrived at Frank Cassin Wharf #Waterford #NorthQuays pic.twitter.com/j5iaJJ3UO8

— Waterford City & County Council (@WaterfordCounci) May 18, 2025

"Keep following for updates as this landmark project continues to unfold," the county council added.

According to Irishcycle.com," the new bridge will provide pedestrian and cycling access from Waterford City Centre to the North Quays development and the city’s relocated train station."

"The bridge was built in Belgium where it was made by specialist bridge maker Victor Buyck Steel Construction NV at their workshops in Eeklo and Wondelgem," Irishcycle.com added.