By Dan Walsh
Cllr John Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Wexford County Council has expressed his delight with progress in establishing a new University Campus in Wexford and today’s announcement that the local authority has successfully moved to the final stages of the CPO for the land acquisition with the Notice to Treat stage for the parcel of land for the university’s ambitious expansion plans.
Cllr Fleming said; “Our commitment to the delivery of a new Wexford University Campus remains unwavering and will provide a legacy for future generations as one of the most strategic investments for County Wexford’s future. We are proud as the local authority to have played a key role in collaboration with our partners at SETU on this exciting investment project”.
Tom Enright, Chief Executive, stated that “this strategic land acquisition marks a crucial step in the South East Technological University’s commitment to providing students with state-of-the-art facilities, fostering enterprise and innovation, addressing the educational imbalance by increasing third level participation and providing a skilled workforce attracting inward investment as part of our economic development strategy. He went onto highlight that “the university campus will also facilitate opportunities to provide a multi shared sports complex.”
Mr. Enright paid tribute to the elected members of Wexford County Council for their commitment and support to the establishment of the new university campus in Wexford town and was keen to emphasise that the local authority had played a key role to deliver on the shared vision of a strong university presence for Wexford.
The next phase will see Wexford County Council working closely with SETU to develop a master plan for the university incorporating several strands including the university, sports facilities, and housing.
Mr. Enright stated; “We have advertised a tender process for the masterplan for SETU and will following assessment in the coming weeks expect to have a contract tender appointed next month. The acquisition of lands to facilitate the new SETU university Wexford campus is one of the most transformational infrastructural projects that will impact on the future lives of citizens in Wexford and regionally.”.
President of SETU (South East Technological University), Prof. Veronica Campbell welcomed the news that “following my recent meeting this month with Wexfod County Council, the CPO is now nearing its final steps and this will enable SETU to provide enhanced university facilities in Wexford in accordance with SETU’s strategic plan, Connecting for Impact.
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