ATTRIBUTES
Development of the Technological University for the South-East (TUSE) • Thedevelopment of theMulti-CampusTechnological University of the South-East (TUSE) will harness the excellence of Education Resources in WIT and IT Carlow to develop a new University that will be a catalyst for the social, cultural and economic development of Waterford and the South-East. • Potential examples of networks are citied in Chapter 3 and 4; in the South-East SPA these are:- • The Waterford-Kilkenny-Carlow-Dublin M9/ Rail network/axis; • The Limerick- Waterford Transport and Economic network/axis. Realise capacity and services at hospitals in South-East to complement/support Cork, Dublin and Waterford Hospitals.
ATTRIBUTES OF THE SOUTH-EAST INCLUDE: • A critical mass of 582,000 people with talent and human capital; • Co-operative structures through Local Authorities and Agencies serving the South-East;
• Waterford City & Metropolitan Area;
Strong Urban Centres: Key Towns of Clonmel, Dungarvan, Gorey and Kilkenny City– a Regional Settlement structure and availability of land capacity for future housing, and employment related development; Carlow,
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Waterford Harbour
• Development of a Strategic Integrated Framework Plan for Waterford Harbour/ the River Suir and its connection to inlandwaterways to harness potential opportunities for multiple users. Low Carbon Economy and Renewable Energy • Harness natural assets and develop potential for renewable energy generation in wind/wave/tidal/ solar/hydro/bio-energy & promote energy efficiency; • Develop a low carbon transport sector by providing a focus on sustainable public transport, cycling and walking; • Promote patterns of Modal Shift through public transport networks/services and development of sustainable transport modes as an alternative to the private car; • Retain Waterford - Rosslare rail line as an asset for future sustainable transport options including freight rail access to Rosslare Europort.
Waterford Airport;
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• The Ports ofWaterford – Belview, Rosslare Europort & New Ross Port; • Motorway and Rail connectivity to other regions;
Strategic Employment land banks;
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• Established 3rd level institutes to be enhanced by development of the Multi- Campus TUSE;
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Infrastructure: Hospital Waterford, Clonmel General Hospital, Wexford General Hospital, St. Luke’s General and Kilcreen Orthopaedic Hospitals Kilkenny; University • Cultural, heritage and environmental assets including the Waterford Gaeltacht; • A strong rural economy with high levels of agricultural output and coastal areas with strong fishing ports and attractive beaches & resorts.
Refer to Chapter 5 which contains details and objectives on the Region’s transition to a low carbon economy.
Tourism
• Development of Ireland’s Ancient East & Munster Vales tourism brands; • Development of ‘Hero Sites’ in key locations; • Development of interconnecting Blueways, Greenways and Peatways to revitalise local communities and support economic development.
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