SETU Wexford Campus is “one step closer”

By Dan Walsh

The Wexford Campus of the South East Technological University (SETU) is “one step closer” with confirmation today (Thursday) that the Local Authority in Wexford “is now obligated to acquire the property and the owner is required to surrender same.”

Welcoming the announcement, Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “This represents significant progress in the acquisition as Wexford County Council move to the final stages of the CPO (Compulsory Purchase Order) process with the “Notice to Treat” being served.

“This campus has been a long held vision for County Wexford and will ensure access to the highest levels of education for Wexford students on their doorstep – something that has not been available in the past,” said Deputy Kehoe, who added; “The long term impact of this on our county will be phenomenal affording greater access to education, higher educational attainment, attracting investment and employment opportunities and ensuring that people have the opportunity to stay in Wexford to live and work into the future.”

“I really believe this can be transformative for education in Wexford and look forward to seeing this development progress,” concluded Deputy Kehoe.

Wexford County Council are now working with SETU to develop a masterplan for the entire site, part of which will facilitate a new higher education campus for Wexford. This masterplan has gone to tender stage and a design team appointment will be made this month.

In parallel to this, SETU is engaging with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) to develop a Business Case for the development of the infrastructure on the proposed site under the Technological Sector Strategic Projects Fund (TSSPF).