Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 5: Community & Social Development5.6.1 Amenity Paths and Networks“Waterford County: a Monument for the future-Waterford County Strategy forEconomic Social and Cultural Development 2002-2012” sets out an objective:“To enable Waterford to become the Walking Capital of Ireland”Tramore is home to a spectacular and varied coastline that provides exceptionalwalking routes such as Doneraile walk, the Cliff Road and Newtown woods. TheCouncil will encourage all walking initiatives established in Tramore as atourism product for the area and in achieving Waterford County’s goal inbecoming the walking capital of Ireland.5.6.2 Need for Additional FacilitiesCommunityImpactAssessments…..Given the significant population increases in Tramore over the past number ofyears it is necessary that certain additional community and social facilities bedeveloped in line with future housing developments. It is necessary to supportthe increases in population with the required community facilities. The Councilmay require prospective developers of larger housing estate developments tosubmit a Community Impact Assessment to ascertain the capacity of the existingcommunity facilities to absorb the proposed development and the possible needfor additional facilities to accommodate the population increase. The report mayinclude a needs assessment of the following (amongst others)• Childcare facilities• Community buildings• Recreational/ sporting areas• Additional educational facilities5.7 ARTS AND • Elderly CULTURE housing unitsThe Office of Public Works has recentlyrestored Tramore Coast Guard Station.Every effort was made to retain thearchitectural and historic integrity of thislandmark building which is located on aprominent site overlooking Tramore Bay.Tramore Coast Guard Station has played animportant role in hosting various exhibitionsand social and cultural nights since itsrefurbishment and reopening to the public in2004. Waterford County Council lease partof the building and run it as a centre for arts,craft & heritage activities in partnershipwith Tramore Development Trust Ltd.43