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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region
The regional strategy for the Southern Region, including the Cork, Limerick–Shannon and Waterford metropolitan area strategic plans.
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES341 10.0 | Social Infrastructure 10.1 | University Hospital Waterford The projected growth and development of the Waterford Metropolitan Area will require the development of community, education, health and social services and infrastructure commensurate with the needs of a much larger population. Additional investment is required in the short term to address legacy issues associated with social and economic deprivation. For Waterford to develop as a Learning, Welcoming and Socially Inclusive Metropolitan Area, priority areas in health provision, education and social cohesion and diversity have been identified and are set out below. The vision for the Waterford Metropolitan Area requires the development of Health Services appropriate to the future size and scale of the Waterford Metropolitan Area and wider South-East. The National Development Plan Strategy 2018-27 identifies University Hospital Waterford (UHW) under its Strategic Investment Priorities and development of UHW should be prioritised as a centre of excellence for the South East. University Hospital Waterford (UHW) It is an objective to support the development of University Hospital Waterford as a centre of excellence for the South East capable of providing high quality health care for the expanding population of the Metropolitan Area and wider South-East, subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. The Regional Assembly will support the development of additional Acute Care Services and additional health services/facilities as identified in the National Development Plan Strategic Priorities and provision of a Second Cath Lab Facility. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 22
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES342 10.2 | Development of the Learning City Approach for Waterford Metropolitan Area The MASP is informed by a strong commitment to making Waterford an inclusive, innovative city. In this context, the MASP commits the City to seeking designation as a UNESCO Learning City, in common with partner cities in the Region. The linguistic diversity of the Metropolitan Area, including the Irish language, is recognised as an asset which can contribute to and enhance innovation potential. Development of the Learning City approach will require: • Co-ordination across all educational providers in the city to ensure inclusive learning is promoted at all levels and in all communities; • Recognise the value of linguistic diversity including Irish/Gaeilge in the Metropolitan Area and its potential for contribution to a Learning City and wider innovation potential • Promote and support the visibility of Irish/Gaeilge across the Metropolitan Area including in all signage and prioritise investment in educational and social infrastructure to support Irish/Gaeilge as a community language • Developing a Learning City strategy to guide all agencies; • Investing in technology to facilitate inclusive learning; • Focus on fostering a culture of learning across the major public service organization in the city and all employers; • Supporting a network of innovation centres providing Incubation space, business supports & links to training and skills development in HEIs • Targeting supports for education and training in areas of critical mass and future potential. The enhancement of higher education provision in the city through the development of the Technological University of the South East is critical to the achievement of the goals associated with Learning City designation. Lifelong Learning and Skills It is an objective to support measures to develop Waterford as a UNESCO Learning City including community education initiatives and support for lifelong learning and skills training recognising the requirements for accessible Irish Language Learning for children and adults and linguistic diversity in a multi-cultural society through the development of the necessary infrastructure and facilities, subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 23
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES343 10.3 | Working for Social Cohesion and Diversity across the Metropolitan Area Social cohesion is fundamental to the success and attractiveness of any city. Urban and social deprivation, relatively high levels of unemployment, poverty, poor quality housing and environments are evident in data for the city (Southern Regional Assembly Socio- Economic Baseline Reports, prepared by AIRO and require targeted interventions to address these issues and rebuild communities, such that they can experience a good quality of life and contribute to the success of the City. The AIRO Reports highlight the situation in 2016, where the Pobal HP Development Index found the highest level of deprivation in the South-East in Waterford and in particular part of the metropolitan area with a HP score of -9.7 for City South and -3.5 for City West. These locations are identified as RAPID areas and require a targeted focus for their social and economic development. Educational attainment is also below South-East average in Waterford City and suburbs. Diversity Waterford is a culturally diverse city, a fact reflected in the diversity of new communities and languages spoken in Waterford. Waterford is also home to a Gaeltacht at Rinn Ua gCuanach (Ring) and An Sean Phobal (Old Parish) and connections to the Gaeltacht is another dimension to diversity in the City. To become more Inclusive by 2031, key areas for action and further research/ policy development: • Recognise the diversity and vibrancy of new communities in Waterford and the positive contribution of multi-cultural communities to the social, cultural and economic life of the Metropolitan Area • Identify areas where there is acute housing need and requirements for additional resources for education, community and social infrastructure • Provide for an enhanced Regional role for University Hospital Waterford (UHW) • Identify measures to improve access and connectivity from neighbourhoods to employment • Identify key environmental improvements which can support regeneration of the city and improve quality of life Urban deprivation and poor-quality housing/lack of social housing • Targeted support to communities where there has been historically low educational attainment. • Improvements to the physical urban environment in terms of public realm, improved green areas, provision of play facilities and the greening of the City with street tree planting to a high standard. • Improved access to social and health services • Provision of adequate community infrastructure to support neighbourhood facilities (such as childcare) and support services to families • Improved public transport services to improve access and connectivity from disadvantaged neighbourhoods to employment locations • Provision of community services for ethnic minorities and travellers. • Urban regeneration and rejuvenation of areas with high levels of dereliction and underutilised land, particularly in inner urban areas. • Targeted measures to address housing need and provide for community and social infrastructure, improved education and training facilities in disadvantaged neighbourhoods. • Continued support for ‘Healthy Waterford’ as member of the WHO European Healthy Cities Network. • Initiate projects associated with Learning City designation in support of greater educational access and participation. Social Inclusion It is an objective to support and seek investment in delivering actions and stakeholder initiatives of the Local Economic Community Plans (LECPs) of Local Authorities to strengthen community infrastructure and promote social inclusion and diversity for all citizens across all our communities, supporting integration between established communities, of new communities, refugees and asylum seekers. All actions and initiatives shall be subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 24
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES344 Healthy Cities It is an objective to support the role of Waterford as a WHO Healthy City and seek investment in the delivery of recreation, environmental improvements, active travel and health services infrastructure that retains and improves on this status, in support of Healthy Waterford, subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 25 Community Infrastructure Community infrastructure including health and education shall be retrofitted where facilities are needed to improve for existing communities and provided in tandem with future population growth. An interagency approach to promoting social inclusion is central to the Waterford MASP of which Lifelong Learning and Healthy City initiatives are essential components, subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 26 Regeneration of Disadvantaged Areas It is an objective to seek continued investment in initiatives that achieve the physical, economic, social and environmental regeneration of disadvantaged areas in the City and Metropolitan Area, in particular supporting the ongoing regeneration of the Waterford RAPID areas, subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process. Waterford MASP Policy Objective 27
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES346 Volume 3 Appendices
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES347 2016 2026 Uplift 2016 to 2026 2031 Uplift 2016 to 2031 Mid-West Limerick 195,000 229,000-235,500 34,000 – 40,500 246,000-256,500 51,000 – 61,000 Clare 119,000 129,500-131,500 10,500 – 12,500 134,000-137,000 15,000 – 18,000 Tipperary NR 71,000 77,500-79,000 6,500 – 8,000 80,500-82,000 9,500 – 11,000 Subtotal 385,000 436,000-446,000 51,000 – 61,000 460,500-475,500 75500 – 90,500 South-East Waterford 116,000 132,000-135,000 16,000-19,000 137,000-144,000 21,000-28,000 Wexford 149,000 163,000-166,000 14,000-17,000 169,000-172,500 20,000-23,500 Kilkenny 99,000 108,000-110,000 9,000-11,000 112,000-114,500 13,000-15,500 Tipperary SR 88,500 96,000-98,000 7,500-9,500 99,500-102,000 11,000-13,500 Carlow 57,000 62,000-63,000 5,000-6,000 64,000-65,500 7,000-8,500 Subtotal 509,500 561,000-572,000 51,500-62,500 581,500-598,500 72,000-89,000 Overall Tipperary 159,500 173,500-177,000 14,00 – 17,500 180,000-184,000 20,500-24,500 South-West1 Cork City 211,000 255,500-262,000 44,500-51,000 274,000-286,000 63,000-75,000 Cork County 332,000 367,500-377,000 35,500-45,000 382,000-398,000 50,000-66,000 Kerry 147,500 161,000-163,500 13,500-16,000 166,500-170,500 19,000-23,000 Subtotal 690,500 784,000-802,500 93,500-112,000 823,000-854,500 132,500-163,500 Overall Cork City and County 543,000 623,000-639,000 80,000-96,000 656,500-684,000 113,000-141,000 Total 1,585,000 1,781,000- 1,820,500 196,000-235,500 1,865,000- 1,928,500 280,000-343,500 Transitional Local Authority Population Projections To 2031 NPF Implementation Roadmap – July 2018 – DoHPLG. 1. Figures for Cork City and Cork County relate to the new revised administrative boundaries that came into effect in May 2019. The figures for 2016 are estimates. Core Strategies will address the alignment of the table in Section 5 of the Cork MASP with the new Cork City Council and Cork County Council boundaries. NPF projections indicate population potential of approximately 336,000 by 2040 for the revised Cork City boundary and approximately 437,000 by 2040 for the revised Cork County boundary. Appendix 1
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES348 Appendix 2
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES349 Overview of the South-East SPA Introduction The South-East SPA with a population of 581,615 (510,333 when southern part of co. Tipperary is excluded as per CSO NUTS III region) is focussed on the Port City of Waterford – Ireland’s oldest city, dating back to its origins as a Viking settlement of 914AD. The South-East through the Ports of Waterford and Rosslare Europort acts as an important Gateway to Ireland from Britain and Continental Europe. Waterford is the largest city in the South-East with a population of 53,504 (59,854 for Metropolitan Area) and is the 5th largest employment centre in the state. Kilkenny City is the 2nd largest settlement in the South- East and 4th largest settlement in the Southern Region with a population of 26,512 and is now the 8th largest employment centre (previously 9th in 2011) in the state. The urban structure in the South-East is characterised by a significant number of medium to large sized towns and cities with 10 settlements with populations in excess of 8,000 persons in 2016 including the Key Towns of Carlow (24,272), Wexford (20,188 and Clonmel (17,140) Dungarvan (9,227 ) and Gorey (9,822). The South-East has strong links to the Greater Dublin Area which is reflected in strong patterns of commuting out of the northern part of the area, particularly from north Carlow and north Wexford. The volume of commuters reflects the high quality of Road (M8, M9 and M11) and rail infrastructure on south-north axis. Parts of the South- East also have a strong connection to the Midlands, where Carlow Town is a key service centre for adjoining parts of County Laois. The other strategic Transport routes are from Rosslare and Wexford to Carlow and the Midlands (N80), from Rosslare and Waterford to Limerick and The West (N24 & Rail Line) and from Waterford to Cork (N25), which link these Strategic locations and intermediate towns along each route. International Access • Focus on the development of the Ports of Waterford & Rosslare Europort as National Gateways to Continental Europe, to boost the sustainable development of the South-East, supported by a strong Logistics system for freight movement focussing on high quality sustainable access routes to the ports along strategic road and rail corridors. • International Access through Waterford Airport Refer to Waterford MASP and Chapter 6 for specific details and objectives Waterford Metropolitan Area (see Waterford MASP) • Development of a Waterford MASP including implementation by Local Authorities and other public bodies of Population & Employment Targets of +30k people by 2040 • Development of a balanced ‘concentric city’ and improved north-south connectivity • 50% of all new city housing within existing City & suburb footprints • Development of University Hospital Waterford (UHW) for the predicted expansion in population in period to 2040 • Providing improved Quality of Life with enhanced Amenity & Recreational Space/Facilities Networks in South-East • Collective Capacity of the Waterford Metropolitan Area and Key Towns of Carlow, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Gorey, Kilkenny & Wexford as alternative locations/ choices to the GDA • Develop the Eastern Corridor – Extending the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor to Rosslare Europort including Gorey-Enniscorthy-Wexford with strong connectivity to New Ross, Waterford/ Belview Port)). • Potential examples of networks are citied in Chapter 3 and 4 of the RSES and in the South-East SPA these are:- • The Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow-Dublin M9/ Rail network/axis • The Limerick- Waterford Transport and Economic network/axis Realise capacity at adjacent hospitals in SE to complement/support Cork, Dublin and Waterford Hospitals & Support services at local/general hospitals.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES350 Development of the Technological University for the South-East (TUSE) • The development of the Multi-Campus Technological University of the South-East (TUSE) will harness the excellence of Education Resources in WIT and IT Carlow to develop a new University that will be a catalyst for the social, cultural and economic development of Waterford and the South-East. Waterford Harbour • Development of a Strategic Integrated Framework Plan for Waterford Harbour/ the River Suir and its connection to inland waterways to harness potential opportunities for multiple users. Low Carbon Economy and Renewable Energy • Harness natural assets and develop potential for renewable energy generation in wind/wave/tidal/ solar/hydro/bio-energy & promote energy efficiency • Develop a low carbon transport sector by providing a focus on sustainable public transport, cycling and walking • Promote patterns of Modal Shift through public transport networks/services and development of sustainable transport modes as an alternative to the private car • Retain Waterford - Rosslare rail line as asset for future sustainable transport options including freight rail access to Rosslare Europort Refer to Chapter 5 which contains details and objectives on the Regions transition to a low carbon economy. Tourism • Development of Ireland’s Ancient East & Munster Vales in developing tourism brand • Development of ‘Hero Sites’ in key locations • Development of interconnecting Blueways, Greenways and Peatways to revitalise local communities and support economic development ATTRIBUTES ATTRIBUTES OF THE SOUTH-EAST INCLUDE: • A critical mass of 582,000 people with talent and human capital • Co-operative structures through Local Authorities and Agencies serving the South-East • Waterford City & Metropolitan Area. • Strong Urban Centres: Key Towns of Carlow, Clonmel, Dungarvan, Gorey and Kilkenny City– a Regional Settlement structure and availability of land capacity for future housing, and employment related development. • Waterford Airport. • The Ports of Waterford – Belview, Rosslare Europort & New Ross Port. • Motorway and Rail connectivity to other regions. • Strategic Employment land banks. • Established 3rd level institutes to be enhanced by development of the Multi- Campus TUSE. • Regional Hospital and Healthcare Infrastructure: University Hospital Waterford, Clonmel General Hospital, Wexford General Hospital, St. Luke’s General and Kilcreen Orthopaedic Hospitals Kilkenny. • Cultural, heritage and environmental assets including the Waterford Gaeltacht • A strong rural economy with high levels of agricultural output and coastal areas with strong fishing ports and attractive beaches & resorts
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