Waterford City & County Council in collaboration with Fáilte Ireland wish to procure a service of an architect led multi-disciplinary design team to design, develop and deliver, two Water Activity Centres respectively at Ardmore and Tramore, Co. Waterford. 

The centres are being developed under Fáilte Ireland’s ‘Platforms for Growth’ investment scheme. Fáilte Ireland has developed an Exemplar Design which will ensure consistent development and a recognizable national brand. The appointed Design Team will be responsible for the design development, construction and handover of the Water Activity Centres at Ardmore and Tramore. 

The Water Activity Centre shall provide the accommodation as detailed on the Exemplar Drawings. Any deviations from the proposed accommodation will be agreed in writing with Waterford City & County Council and Fáilte Ireland. 

This scheme is designed for Local Authorities and is anticipated to deliver an appropriate range of new activity visitor facilities around the country via a collaborative approach. The outcomes Fáilte Ireland is aiming to achieve with the addition of activity visitor facilities are all-weather changing facilities at existing water sports locations, the key components of which will be;