Safe Routes to School works at Kilmacthomas Primary School were recorded as completed by Waterford City and County Council in March 2026. The project formed part of the wider Active Travel programme and focused on safer access around the school.
The Council’s public update said the school improvements were delivered in partnership with An Taisce’s Safe Routes to School unit and the National Transport Authority. The article also noted that the completed works included features such as upgraded footpaths, pedestrian crossings, pencil bollards, seating and planting.
## Why it matters locally
School access is one of the most practical parts of Active Travel. Improvements around a school can make daily journeys safer for pupils, parents, staff and nearby residents, especially at busy drop-off and collection times.
For Kilmacthomas, the completed works are also relevant to the wider village because school-day traffic affects surrounding roads, pedestrian movement and local access. Safer walking and cycling routes can support healthier travel habits while also improving the public realm around community facilities.
## Local reference value
This page is retained as a record of a completed local project rather than a notice of upcoming works. It can be updated if the Council publishes further details, evaluation findings or related Active Travel plans for Kilmacthomas.
## Source
Official update: Waterford City and County Council — Butlerstown and Kilmacthomas schools celebrate Active Travel Safe Routes to School projects.