Water in Historic City Centres Partnership (WIHCC)

The Water in Historic City Centres initiative is a six-way scheme involving Chester (UK), Breda and s-Hertogenbosch (Netherlands), Limerick (Ireland), Gent and Mechelen (Belgium).

A total of more than seven million euros has been divided up between the members.

Chester has been given funding to help create a riverside promenade linking the Old Port to the Groves, as well as additional funding to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, expertise and information with other European cities involved in the project.

Each city has an important relationship with water and the aim is to make the best use of waterfronts for both residents and visitors. Lessons learned from the project will be used to help other European cities make the most of their historic waterways.

The partnership has a dedicated website providing further details and up to date information http://www.wihcc.eu/  (external link)