Call for SETU students to ‘respect’ Waterford residents amid parking issues
There have long been issues with parking in areas near the SETU campus in Waterford city
A call has been made for students at the South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford city to “respect” local residents amid parking issues in the area.
Fianna Fáil councillor Jason Murphy addressed the issue in a recent post on social media.
In the Facebook post, Cllr Murphy wrote: “Our third level students are back in SETU and I wish them nothing but the best for the academic year ahead.
“I met with the Metropolitan Roads Engineer today out in Ballybeg along with local residents.
We were there to discuss the ongoing issue of SETU students and indeed some staff using residential areas for all day parking.
“This issue affects primarily but not exclusively Ballybeg, Larchville, Sunrise Crescent and Lismore Park.”
He outlined how the council is set to put up signs in the area in the coming weeks in a bid to address the issue.
“Over the coming weeks, the council has committed to erecting signage to remind students and staff of SETU to respect the residents of these areas and to desist from using their estates for all day parking.
“In particular, the practice by a minority of blocking people’s drives and parking on footpaths.”
“I acknowledge this is a difficult issue to resolve but I believe with some respect and consideration we could minimise the impact of this practice,” Cllr Murphy concluded.