Waterford City set for €10m facelift

Ireland’s oldest city is to get a €10m facelift to make it more “people-centred” and to create world-class public spaces at its heart.

A major urban renewal project, described as a “game-changer” which will bear comparison with any European city, was approved for Waterford on Thursday night by members of the city and county council and work is expected to begin in the coming months on the three-year revamp.

Public transport will be centred on Arundel Square and the historic Apple Market will be transformed with a glass and mirrored stainless steel roof covering a daytime market and night-time entertainment site.