Plans revealed for new car park in Waterford city amid school drop-off controversy
It comes amid the closure of a church car park in Waterford city to school traffic
Plans have been revealed for a new temporary car park in Waterford city amid recent controversy over school drop-offs.
A planning application has been submitted for the temporary use of lands for the provision of a car park at the former Brooks site on the Newtown Road.
The site would comprise of 221 standard car parking spaces, along with eight accessible spaces.
A number of associated site development works would also be carried out.
The application was submitted by Noel Frisby on September 16 but has subsequently been deemed incomplete.
A revised application is expected to be submitted to Waterford City and County Council in due course.
It comes amid recent controversy over school drop-offs in the Dunmore Road area of the city.
The car park at St Joseph & St Benildus Church was long used by parents dropping and collecting children from school.
However, the parish has now closed the car park to school traffic, citing insurance and safety issues.
Parish priest Fr Liam Power has promised to engage with parents over their concerns.