Cappoquin Regeneration Company CLG Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030

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The Main Object of this Company as stated in its constitution is 

“To improve the quality of life for the residents of the town of Cappoquin and surrounding areas by addressing the issues of vacancy/dereliction/underuse of properties in the town and reversing the current economic, physical and social decline of the town. This will be achieved by purchasing vacant/derelict/underused properties in the town, refurbishing in an environmentally sustainable manner and bringing back into active use. This physical regeneration will lead to the social and economic development of the town for the benefit of the residents of the town and its catchment area.”

Mission statement:

“We envision working with and on behalf of the local community in reinvigorating and regenerating the town of Cappoquin by purchasing and refurbishing underused/vacant/derelict properties, bringing them back into active use as residential/commercial entities, improving the public realm and thus making Cappoquin an attractive place for families and individuals to live in, work in and enjoy its natural amenities and its activities and also an attractive place to visit, by collaborating with stakeholders such as relevant Government Departments, Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Leader Partnership and the Tomar Trust. We envision being positive in our thinking, focussing on progress rather than survival and believing that success is always achievable. We intend building a reputation, not on things to be done, but on the things which have been done successfully.”

 

The Management Structure of the Company is as follows;

management structure graph for cappoquin regeneration

Over the period of this plan Cappoquin Regeneration Company (CRC) will continue to manage the operations of the Company from its office in Cappoquin Community Centre. This will be overseen by the Directors, the Managements Committee, the Company Manager and the finance committee.

This will include;

  • Complying with the Charities Regulator’s Code of Governance. 
  • The holding of monthly meetings of the Management committee and Finance Committee and Director’s meetings at least twice per year.
  • The management of the Company’s finances by the presentation of monthly accounts to the Management Committee by the Finance subcommittee.
  • The presentation to monthly management meeting of minutes and reports from the Finance Committee.
  • Supporting local businesses by purchasing supplies in Cappoquin if available in the town.
  • Liaising with Waterford City and Co Council, Waterford Leader Partnership and other relevant state agencies to progress the Cappoquin Regeneration Project.
  • Ensuring the continued rental of all offices in Blackwater House.
  • Identifying appropriate vacant and derelict properties in the town for purchase and refurbishment.
  • Progressing the looped walk incorporating the old railway bridge.
  • Working with developers and potential developers to refurbish derelict/vacant properties in the town.

The following specific projects will be investigated and carried out if financially feasible;

  • Maintaining Blackwater House and ensuring its full occupation.
  • Completion of the refurbishment of the pilot residential developments in Main Street/Green Street and Moore’s Hotel in conjunction with WCCC.
  • Arranging contracts for the refurbishment of Uniackes and Fennells in conjunction with WCCC.
  • Leasing of  residential and commercial in Moores, Fennells and Uniackes
  • Completion of the looped walkway incorporating the old railway bridge.
  • Working with WCCC to identify lands suitable for residential development.