.The Waterloo amenity walk and garden is a community volunteer based initiative with the support of Cork County Council, the Rural Development Programme (Leader) and also with the generous support of the community and local businesses with our regular events and fundraisers.
The local volunteers have transformed a derelict site into the amenity it is today.
The volunteers have:
- Organised the construction of the current gardens and paths
- Landscaped and planted the gardens
- Maintained the gardens on a weekly basis
- Restored the Round Tower (Heritage Council Grant)
- Annual hanging baskets on Putland Bridge. Supported this year from Ward Fund of Cllr. Damian Boylan.
- Completed the footpath between Waterloo and Blarney and therefore the loop walk
- Resurfaced the existing riverside pathway in conjunction with the council
- Organised seasonal events at Christmas, Easter and Halloween
As you are aware due to City Boundary Extension we are now part of the City Council remit which has been a very positive experience and again have been greatly supported with ongoing improvements in our area.
Over the past year and all the restrictions that have come with it, these facilities in Waterloo have been of enormous benefit for all in the wider community.
We have planned a major project which is the restoration and revetment of the bank on the River Martin Mill Pond which has subsided and has resulted in the closing of the riverside walkway for many years.
This is a large project which will commence on this coming Aug 3rd and is supported by Cork City Council, Leader Transitional Programme 2021-2022 and LAWPRO (Local Authority Water Programme). Once completed this will further enhance the amenity in the area.
We now need your help to support this fundraiser which will assist Waterloo Renewal Group with the following:
The funds raised will be used to:
- Ongoing maintenance of overall Waterloo walkway and gardens
- Contribution to Mill Pond Project.
- Incorporating nesting boxes in vertical facing wall of work area to promote kingfisher habitat. Mill Pond Project.
- Installation of otter boxes to provide habitat in the proposed work area. Mill Pond Project.
- Installing 3 new. information boards depicting the history of the River Martin Mill Pond and information from the completed Ecological Assessment in the area.
The Volunteer group take huge pride in what has been achieved to date and want to continue to improve the area with your help for all to enjoy on a daily basis.
Before
After
Christmas Lights
Santa and Snowmen
Children’s Party
Easter Bunnies
Bug Motel
Mill Pond Loop
The local volunteers have transformed a derelict site into the amenity it is today.
The volunteers have:
- Organised the construction of the current gardens and paths
- Landscaped and planted the gardens
- Maintained the gardens on a weekly basis
- Restored the Round Tower (Heritage Council Grant)
- Annual hanging baskets on Putland Bridge. Supported this year from Ward Fund of Cllr. Damian Boylan.
- Completed the footpath between Waterloo and Blarney and therefore the loop walk
- Resurfaced the existing riverside pathway in conjunction with the council
- Organised seasonal events at Christmas, Easter and Halloween
As you are aware due to City Boundary Extension we are now part of the City Council remit which has been a very positive experience and again have been greatly supported with ongoing improvements in our area.
Over the past year and all the restrictions that have come with it, these facilities in Waterloo have been of enormous benefit for all in the wider community.
We have planned a major project which is the restoration and revetment of the bank on the River Martin Mill Pond which has subsided and has resulted in the closing of the riverside walkway for many years.
This is a large project which will commence on this coming Aug 3rd and is supported by Cork City Council, Leader Transitional Programme 2021-2022 and LAWPRO (Local Authority Water Programme). Once completed this will further enhance the amenity in the area.
We now need your help to support this fundraiser which will assist Waterloo Renewal Group with the following:
The funds raised will be used to:
- Ongoing maintenance of overall Waterloo walkway and gardens
- Contribution to Mill Pond Project.
- Incorporating nesting boxes in vertical facing wall of work area to promote kingfisher habitat. Mill Pond Project.
- Installation of otter boxes to provide habitat in the proposed work area. Mill Pond Project.
- Installing 3 new. information boards depicting the history of the River Martin Mill Pond and information from the completed Ecological Assessment in the area.
The Volunteer group take huge pride in what has been achieved to date and want to continue to improve the area with your help for all to enjoy on a daily basis.
Before
After
Christmas Lights
Santa and Snowmen
Children’s Party
Easter Bunnies
Bug Motel
Mill Pond Loop