Minister Coffey opens National Lifeguard Training Centre in Tramore

Fine Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey was delighted to open the new National Lifeguard Training Centre today (Monday) in Tramore, Co. Waterford. The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government sanctioned €200,000 for the development of this World Class Facility last year and Minister Coffey was happy to see this important facility opened in Tramore.

“The total cost of this facility was €500,000 and will be a welcome boost for Tramore Town now that this facility is open. This centre will be the National lifeguard and training centre for Ireland and will be a major boost for the town; from the construction phase in the short term, to the longer term economic benefits that will assist the town long into the future.

“Tramore has a long association with beach lifeguard activities. The combination of beach and bay make the area ideal for water sports and water safety training. The Irish Water Safety Association has run such training courses in Tramore for over forty years.

“Organisations such as the RNLI, the Irish Coast Guard Service and Sea and Cliff Rescue, have bases and carry out training in Tramore. There are also numerous organisations, clubs and enterprises associated with sea/beach activities operating in Tramore, including many surf clubs. The National Lifeguard Training Centre will be a centre of excellence in Ireland providing state of the art training and infrastructure to lifesaving organisations.”

“I have worked closely on this project with the local community and I am delighted it has opened today and will be of economic benefit to the town for many years to come. I want to commend the work by Cllr Lola O’Sullivan who has worked on this project closely with myself and my Department to ensure that this facility was delivered for Tramore.”

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