Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 5: Community & Social Development5.1 COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICESCommunity facilities are an important element in the urban fabric of a town andshould form part of an integrated network of resources available to local people.They serve the basic needs of the town and provide a place where people canmeet and create a sense of town spirit and pride in their community. Communityfacilities also play an important role in the coming together and integration ofmarginalized sectors of the local population who can use such facilities asmeeting places.5.1.1 Civic and Community ServicesSince the adoption of the 2003 Plan, permission has been granted for theprovision of a Community Centre at the Friends Meeting House and anextension to the Community Centre on Pond Road. Extensions/Improvementshave been carried out on the Council owned centre at Riverstown in partnershipwith community groups. Community centres are an important element in thesocial fabric of a town as they provide a venue for social gatherings and meetings.5.1.2 Burial Grounds and Places of Public WorshipA new cemetery was opened at CroballyUpper in 2004. It is considered that there isno requirement at this point for additionallands to be reserved for burial grounds.The local Churches include Holy CrossChurch (Catholic) and Christ Church(Church of Ireland).5.1.3 Fire and Garda StationsThe Tramore Fire station is located on Pond Road and consists of a treble baystructure and control tower with offices. The Garda station is located off MarketStreet in modern offices which are considered adequate for the foreseeable future.Tramore Fire Station38