Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Jason Murphy officially launched the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden in Central Avenue, Lisduggan over the weekend. The concept for the community garden was spearheaded by Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association in a bid to develop a space in the heart of a thriving Waterford community that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. Jointly funded by Waterford City and County Council’s Environment Section and Waterford Area Partnership (WAP) Active Cities, the first phase of the project entailed the submission of landscape architectural drawings. Following a public consultation, the winning design was chosen. The landscaping project was tendered, overseen by the Open Spaces team in the Environment Department, with Fairybush Landscaping awarded the contract. Phase two funding has been secured from Sláintecare to further enhance the overall design of the garden which is due to be completed by the summer. READ MORE BELOW At the launch Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr. Jason Murphy said, “I’m delighted to be here today to officially launch the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden, as I was born and bred quite literally a stone’s throw from here. This project is particularly close to my heart and what will make this phase of the project and any future phases a success is the buy-in from us, the community. This is your garden, this is your space. Please enjoy it and take ownership of it and as a community come together to develop it how you wish, bursting with wildflowers, pollinators, colour, and scent.” “The time is now for the community to link in with the Residents Association to form a working group to oversee the development and maintenance of the space going forward.” Bulbs were planted by those from the area in memory of lost loved ones and a remembrance tree was blessed by Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, as part of the 50th Jubilee of St. Paul’s Parish. Nuala Colfer from Central Avenue donated two tress to the Memorial
IN PICTURES: Waterford mayor launches Jubilee Memorial Community Garden
Sophie O'Connell was enjoying the muck as she helped out with the planting at the official opening and blessing of the St.Paul's Jubilee Community Memorial Garden.
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Veronica D'Ambra with Amber Lily Lucas
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Veronica D'Ambra from the Larchville/Lisduggan Residents Association.looks to the skies as the rain kept pouring down on Saturday morning last.
