A&E set for €10.5m overhaul

WORK is due to start early next year on a €10.5 million expansion of the emergency department at Waterford Regional Hospital.

Planning permission was secured by the Health Service Executive this week from Waterford City Council for the refurbishment project, and for a new car park with space for up to 220 vehicles.

“Following receipt of planning permission, construction is expected to commence in early 2008,” said a HSE spokesperson.