Submissions sought for landmark development project in Waterford
The public are invited to submit their suggestions and observations on plans for the future of Lismore Town Centre
Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) has launched a public consultation process for the Lismore Town Centre First Plan.
“The Town Centre First Plan will be a community-led vision for the town of Lismore, identifying a series of potential regeneration projects for delivery over the coming years. The process to shape the plan has now commenced, and members of the public are invited to submit their suggestions and observations,” explained a spokesperson for the local authority.
Chair of the Town Team, Gráinne Moynihan detailed her excitement on the launching of the first consultation project.
“We are delighted to get this process underway, having formed the local Town Team in April of this year. This plan is a great opportunity for Lismore to come together and identify projects that can make the town an even better place in which to live, work and visit,” she said.
The Paul Hogarth Company, whose major works include the Birr Public Realm and Monaghan Destination Town, has been appointed by the local authority to support the newly formed Town Team in the landmark development.
“It is excellent to see the Lismore Town Centre First process starting with a consultation process. As we have seen elsewhere in the county, this plan will play a key role in attracting investment and informing policy and we look forward to seeing the ideas that emerge from the community,” expressed Cathaoirleach of the Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal District, Cllr. John Pratt.
The local authority has invited members of the public and other stakeholders to complete a short survey and to make submissions about the project by Sunday, September 20, either online or by paper copy, available at Lismore Heritage Centre.
Members of the public can also attend a public event held between 11am and 7pm on Friday, September 11 at The Blue House, Main Street, Lismore (P51 HX96) to learn more about the upcoming project.
“We hope that as many people as possible can come along to meet the team and share their views on what is best for Lismore. This local feedback will then form the foundations upon which the Lismore Town Centre First Plan will be built over the next few months, with completion due early next year,” detailed Dr. James Hennessey, Director of The Paul Hogarth Company.
A second public consultation process will take place on the draft plan later in the year, with completion expected for early 2027.