‘Lack of colour’ in Waterford town square a threat to safety

A Waterford county councillor says “more colour” should be added to a town square renovation programme in the interests of public safety.

The call, from Independent Cllr Pat Nugent, comes as the renovation in Dungarvan approaches completion. The work is part of a five-year Smarter Travel scheme, costing €7.2m.

The restoration is based on the ‘shared space’ concept, whereby streets are shared between pedestrians and vehicles, with equal priority at junctions, enhanced traffic calming and a strong emphasis on cycling.