Businesses call for group to drive progress in €2.4bn city development

BUSINESS leaders in Waterford have called for the establishment of a high-powered group to drive forward the city’s development over the next seven years.

The €2.4 billion Project 2014, launched last summer, is aimed at regenerating Waterford in the coming years.

According to Waterford Chamber president Andrew O’Neill, an “empowered gateway forum” is needed to deliver this project. “The formation of the forum is vital in the context of ensuring Waterford’s ability to realise its full potential and to capitalise on attracting business location opportunities over the course of the next seven years,” said Mr O’Neill.