REVISED plans for a major development which would transform one of the oldest parts of Waterford city are a step in the right direction, but they do not go far enough to address the concerns of residents, a lobby group says.

Up to 1,300 jobs could be created in Waterford as part of a €280m development planned for the heart of the city.

WATERFORD theatre company Red Kettle has confirmed it is in negotiations with KRM Construction Partnership — the consortium behind plans for a major retail, tourism and leisure development in Waterford city centre — about finding a permanent home in the development.

A DEVELOPMENT company planning a project which will transform a key hub in Waterford city say they will be consulting with the community impacted this time round.

A MODEL of a 1,900 job development which will transform Waterford city, if given the green light by planning officials, is to go on display in the city on Friday.

A CONSTRUCTION company which proposes developing a €100 million, shopping centre has said it is anxious to meet with residents and discuss concerns they have over the potential impact of the project.