Cork Construction Update for June 2020: 1. @corkcitycouncil @riai announced the winners of a design completion for Bishop Lucey Park: Hall McKnight Architects. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/winning-design-unveiled-for-the-redevelopment-of-corks-bishop-lucey-park-1003617.html via @AlanHealy
Winning design unveiled for the redevelopment of Cork's Bishop Lucey Park

The competition was launched in January and submissions were received from 32 architectural practices.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/winning-design-unveiled-for-the-redevelopment-of-corks-bishop-lucey-park-1003617.html
1b. @stwarchitects had the runner up design. @RIAIOnline @corkcitycouncil https://twitter.com/stwarchitects/status/1270377548938125315?s=21 https://twitter.com/stwarchitects/status/1270377548938125315
2. An opening date has been targeted for @douglasvillage Shopping Centre, as rebuilding work continues after the đŸ”„. 12 November. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/opening-date-set-for-fire-hit-cork-shopping-centre-1003288.html via @cathshan
Opening date set for fire-hit Cork shopping centre

A target date of November 12 has been set for the re-opening of Douglas Village Shopping Centre which closed almost a year ago after a major fire destroyed a key part of the retail complex.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/opening-date-set-for-fire-hit-cork-shopping-centre-1003288.html
3. Planning has been granted for a 100 bed nursing home in Glanmire: https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1268616052004413445?s=21 https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1268616052004413445
4. 81 new @corkcitycouncil homes were officially opened by Lord Mayor John Sheehan https://twitter.com/corkcitycouncil/status/1270398411968315392
5. Also on the north side, the Land Development Agency has made a #SHD consultation for its large site at the former St Kevin’s Hospital in Shanakiel. 274 homes planned, including 60 apartments in the redbrick fire-damaged shell. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/ambitious-plan-for-housing-at-former-cork-asylum-1004356.html via @EoinBearla
Ambitious plan for housing at former Cork asylum

The State’s Land Development Agency (LDA) has ambitious housing plans for the landmark site of a derelict former asylum in Cork city which was gutted in a suspected arson attack almost three years...

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/ambitious-plan-for-housing-at-former-cork-asylum-1004356.html
6. There was a good article summarising a range of new developments in Blackpool, (some previously announced/underway) @RespondHousing @CluidHousing https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/regeneration-package-a-boost-for-blackpool-1005794.html via @PodgeExaminer
Regeneration package a boost for Blackpool

The Respond housing agency is one of the organisations involved in the project, along with Cork City Council and Department of Housing, and funded through the Capital Assistance Scheme and the...

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/regeneration-package-a-boost-for-blackpool-1005794.html
7. In Ballincollig, @tuathhousing have applied to demolish and build apartments on the site of the old Gaelscoil Ui RiordĂĄin https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1268978437710139392?s=21 https://twitter.com/CorkFeed/status/1268978437710139392
8. Also in Ballincollig, Flynn Construction have applied for permission for 123 apartments on Old Fort Road. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/property/plans-for-new-cork-homes-as-cso-report-surge-in-apartments-1004947.html via @AlanHealy
Plans for new Cork homes as CSO report surge in apartments

Plans for 123 new apartments in the Cork suburb of Ballincollig have been lodged with An Bord PleanĂĄla.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/property/plans-for-new-cork-homes-as-cso-report-surge-in-apartments-1004947.html
9. Nearby in Carrigrohane, permission was granted for 80 houses and a crĂšche. https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1275501425573998593?s=21 https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1275501425573998593
10. Back to Blackpool, and permission was granted on Brocklesby St for 42 apartments. https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1278038145725083654?s=21 https://twitter.com/corkfeed/status/1278038145725083654
11. Over on Barrack St, there was a lovely example of an urban restoration completed. https://twitter.com/treb_cork/status/1270781676591906819?s=21 https://twitter.com/Treb_Cork/status/1270781676591906819
12. After Cork City councillors voted in May against permitting apartments on a portion of @RockiesCork ground, @anbordpleanala overruled the decision. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-councillor-anger-after-planning-decision-for-blackrock-apartments-overturned-1006286.html via @_KevinONeill_
Cork councillor anger after planning decision for Blackrock apartments overturned

A development of 30 apartments on the southside of Cork city is set to proceed after An Bord PleanĂĄla overruled a decision by members of Cork City Council to oppose it.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-councillor-anger-after-planning-decision-for-blackrock-apartments-overturned-1006286.html
13. @corkcitycouncil are commissioning a study on what future strategy they should adopt to plan for tall buildings in the city. http://independent.ie/business/commercial-property/tall-buildings-plan-for-cork-will-keep-special-character-39273990.html via @JMulliganIndo @Independent_ie
Tall buildings plan for Cork will keep 'special character'

It's already home to one of Ireland's tallest buildings, and now Cork City Council wants to identify areas of the city most suitable for future high-rise developments.

http://independent.ie/business/commercial-property/tall-buildings-plan-for-cork-will-keep-special-character-39273990.html
14. @BAMIrl_ released a video of progress on their #HorgansQuay #hqcork co-development with Clarendon. https://twitter.com/bamirl_/status/1277550419343028224?s=21 https://twitter.com/bamirl_/status/1277550419343028224
15. Next door at @DockPenrose, JCD released a promo video of they office spaces available. @PJHegartySons @henryjlyons
16. @NCDEngLtd showed off some of their work on another JCD project, at @BlarneyP https://twitter.com/ncdengltd/status/1268993250226049025?s=21 https://twitter.com/NCDEngLtd/status/1268993250226049025
17. The expansion of the Coke bike scheme westwards was confirmed. https://twitter.com/eoinbearla/status/1270038181010956291?s=21 via @EoinBearla https://twitter.com/EoinBearla/status/1270038181010956291
18. @corkcitycouncil announced some cycling infrastructure projects as part of the push to facilitate socially distant commuting as the country returned to work. @CorkCyclingCrew analysed the proposals: https://twitter.com/conndonovan9/status/1270309293129109509?s=21 https://twitter.com/conndonovan9/status/1270309293129109509
18b. Some more details on @corkcitycouncil cycle proposals from the @echolivecork: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Revealed-Details-and-timelines-of-City-Halls-plan-to-tranform-Corks-cycling-network-8a7881f6-67a3-4b38-a5d9-60aeb42f518b-ds @SarahODwyer1
Revealed: Details and timelines of City Hall's plan to tranform Cork's cycling network

CITY Hall has detailed a raft of measures in the pipeline to make Cork more friendly for cyclists and pedestrians.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Revealed-Details-and-timelines-of-City-Halls-plan-to-tranform-Corks-cycling-network-8a7881f6-67a3-4b38-a5d9-60aeb42f518b-ds
19. There were also plans for a cycle lane on South Mall, and the pedestrianisation of side streets to help bars and restaurants gain valuable outside service areas. #COVID19 https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/bike-lane-plan-for-corks-south-mall-amid-outdoor-dining-talks-1005761.html via @EoinBearla
Bike lane plan for Cork's South Mall amid outdoor dining talks

Plans for a two-way protected bike lane on Cork’s South Mall have been unveiled as talks about outdoor dining plans along two busy city streets continue.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/bike-lane-plan-for-corks-south-mall-amid-outdoor-dining-talks-1005761.html
19b. The plans came to fruition on Princes St at the very end of the month. Several other streets are planning similar transformations. https://twitter.com/flintlockcheva1/status/1277660086589181953?s=21 https://twitter.com/flintlockcheva1/status/1277660086589181953
20. Pedestrianisation is being implemented outside the city too, like in Kinsale: https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Kinsale-rolls-out-trial-pedestrianisation-of-two-streets-to-support-local-businesses-4b3a0aa7-c566-4cbd-8b92-95c8cc49090c-ds via @BredaGraham
Kinsale rolls out trial pedestrianisation of two streets to support local businesses

A trial closure of Short Quay and the Sunday closure of Main Street in Kinsale has been rolled out as a means to support businesses during the summer months.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Kinsale-rolls-out-trial-pedestrianisation-of-two-streets-to-support-local-businesses-4b3a0aa7-c566-4cbd-8b92-95c8cc49090c-ds
21. The trend looks set to continue, with @corkcitycouncil waiving fees for street furniture. https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/City-Hall-waives-fees-for-street-furniture-to-help-Cork-businesses-back-on-their-feet-bbf69dec-f229-42a8-9da1-459806af7448-ds via @SarahODwyer1
City Hall waives fees for street furniture to help Cork businesses back on their feet

City Hall has confirmed there will be a waiver on fees for street furniture in the city, in an effort to get the city back on its feet.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/City-Hall-waives-fees-for-street-furniture-to-help-Cork-businesses-back-on-their-feet-bbf69dec-f229-42a8-9da1-459806af7448-ds
22. The contract for the Macroom Library is going back out to tender. https://twitter.com/cisireland/status/1267755812593811456?s=21 https://twitter.com/CISireland/status/1267755812593811456
23. Lots of activity ongoing outside Macroom though, with the bypass construction in full swing. https://twitter.com/alizarn/status/1270823743644938242?s=21 https://twitter.com/alizarn/status/1270823743644938242
24. After Sorensen restarted work on the first phase of Marina Park, it was announced it’s expected to take about 12 months to complete. https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/First-phase-of-Corks-Marina-Park-due-for-completion-within-12-months-5e041bef-62a9-467b-9ebe-33045ae80662-ds via @AmyNolan95
First phase of Cork's Marina Park due for completion within 12 months

STEPHEN Scully of Cork City Council's Parks Department has said the first phase of the Marina Park project is expected to be completed within 12 months. 

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/First-phase-of-Corks-Marina-Park-due-for-completion-within-12-months-5e041bef-62a9-467b-9ebe-33045ae80662-ds
25. @corkcitycouncil have bought 6.5 acres in Blarney, to crest a new park. The site is between the River Martin and Waterloo Road. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/council-buys-65-acres-in-blarney-village-to-create-new-park-1005010.html via @LizDunphy1
Council buys 6.5 acres in Blarney village to create new park

A new park is planned for Blarney as Cork City Council has bought land there to create the amenity 'for our children and grandchildren'.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/council-buys-65-acres-in-blarney-village-to-create-new-park-1005010.html
26. @corkcitycouncil will ask @coilltenews to transfer ownership of Garryduff woods, following withdrawal of application for a forest road to facilitate logging, & announcement of switch of commercial forestry near Dublin to leisure usage https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-city-council-to-ask-coillte-for-garryduff-woods-1004280.html via @EoinBearla
Cork City Council to ask Coillte for Garryduff Woods

Cork City Council will ask for ownership of Coillte woodland — Garryduff Woods — on the outskirts of the city to protect it for recreational use.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-city-council-to-ask-coillte-for-garryduff-woods-1004280.html
27. Is this the best located playground in Cork? Just completed opposite Sea Church in @BallycottonIRE. https://twitter.com/kompanireland/status/1266290197844471811?s=21 https://twitter.com/KOMPANIRELAND/status/1266290197844471811
28. The plan for a replacement cable car to Dursey Island has hit a snag, with @anbordpleanala looking for more information. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/dursey-island-cable-car-hits-ecological-roadblock-1007398.html via @_KevinONeill_
Dursey Island cable car hits ecological roadblock

The Dursey Island cable car. The €10 million redevelopment of the Dursey Island cable car has hit a roadblock over fears about the impact of the project on nesting birds on the island.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/dursey-island-cable-car-hits-ecological-roadblock-1007398.html
29. The @awscloud @amazon wind farm at Esk was the subject of an article in Engineers Ireland journal last month. It will have 8 large turbines and 68000 MWh capacity. https://www.engineersireland.ie/Engineers-Journal/Electrical/the-esk-project-amazons-first-wind-farm-outside-the-us
The Esk project: Amazon's first wind farm outside the US

Amazon’s wind farm project in the Republic of Ireland will supply clean energy to the grid at no cost to Irish consumers, says the company. A wind farm from Amazon – the Esk project...

https://www.engineersireland.ie/Engineers-Journal/Electrical/the-esk-project-amazons-first-wind-farm-outside-the-us
30. @PMVTrust have opened their first Cork housing scheme, in Fermoy. https://twitter.com/pmvtrust/status/1273185150361313281?s=21 https://twitter.com/PMVTrust/status/1273185150361313281
31. Following @TommyBarkerCork’s article last month on Patrick’s St’s challenges, Peter O’Meara of @SavillsIreland wrote an estate agent’s view of the situation for the @ExaminerBiz this month. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/property/empty-units-on-patricks-street-crisis-or-opportunity-1005902.html
Empty units on Patrick's Street – Crisis or Opportunity?

City planners could use changing times as an opportunity to consider a relaxing of restrictions in relation to uses for some of the retail units on Leesisde’s main thoroughfare.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/property/empty-units-on-patricks-street-crisis-or-opportunity-1005902.html
32. At the Grand Parade end of the street, an application has been made to reconstruct a portion of the Queens Old Castle as shops and shared office spaces. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/plans-lodged-for-the-redevelopment-of-corks-historic-queens-old-castle-1008435.html via @_KevinONeill_
Plans lodged for the redevelopment of Cork's historic Queens Old Castle

Cork's historic Queens Old Castle could be set for a new lease of life after a planning application to redevelop the iconic building was submitted to Cork City Council.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/plans-lodged-for-the-redevelopment-of-corks-historic-queens-old-castle-1008435.html
33. @corkcitycouncil just launched the public consultation for the City Development Plan covering 2022-2028. City is at a critical juncture, following boundary extension & ahead of coming south Docklands development. Everyone should express their views. https://twitter.com/corkcitycouncil/status/1276470388055212032
33b. Of note, @Corkcoco completed the public consultation phase of their next Development Plan last Thursday.
34. Nationally: CEO of @JohnSiskandSon Steve Bowcott predicts a construction sector recession next year. https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/construction-sector-will-enter-recession-next-year-sisk-ceo-39294324.html via @JMulliganIndo
Construction sector will enter recession next year - Sisk CEO

Ireland's construction sector will enter recession next year despite the new programme for government this week pledging a funding blitz for infrastructure and housing, according to the boss of the...

https://m.independent.ie/business/irish/construction-sector-will-enter-recession-next-year-sisk-ceo-39294324.html
35. Planning permission statistics showed a massive increase for apartments. Other home types held much steadier. https://twitter.com/danobrien20/status/1271385915282411520?s=21 https://twitter.com/danobrien20/status/1271385915282411520
36. Also nationally, the future of the proposed M20 to Limerick was up for debate during the government formation talks. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-limerick-motorway-sparks-row-between-greens-and-fg-1006094.html via @McConnellDaniel
Cork-Limerick motorway sparks row between Greens and FG

A sharp exchange of views has emerged over the proposed M20 motorway between Cork and Limerick between Fine Gael and the Greens over the future of the project.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cork-limerick-motorway-sparks-row-between-greens-and-fg-1006094.html
37. After formation of the new government, @MichealMartinTD appointed @DarraghOBrienTD to succeed @MurphyEoghan as Minister for Housing @HousingPress https://twitter.com/darraghobrientd/status/1276961713808605184?s=21 https://twitter.com/darraghobrientd/status/1276961713808605184
38. The other big construction department, Transport, will be the brief of @EamonRyan as Minister at @Dept_CCAE. This one will be especially interesting as CMATS is to be implemented during this government.
39. There were reports that the re-tenders for the Dunkettle Interchange main contract would be in by end of June, with the possibility of work starting before year end. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/dunkettle-interchange-upgrade-due-to-begin-in-autumn-1004451.html via @EoinBearla
Dunkettle interchange upgrade due to begin in Autumn

The Cobh to Cork train passes as work on the Dunkettle interchange takes place in Cork. Pictures: Dan Linehan

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/dunkettle-interchange-upgrade-due-to-begin-in-autumn-1004451.html
40. In sports, @Corkcoco started work on a running track in Carrigaline. https://twitter.com/corkcoco/status/1271115130890321928?s=12 https://twitter.com/corkcoco/status/1271115130890321928
41. Work commenced on a new indoor arena, with basketball courts and seating for 400 people, and an indoor high-performance indoor athletics centre at @CIT_ie @MTU_ie @irishathletics. A later phase will include sports laboratories. http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cit-aim-to-open-arena-in-september-2021-as-sod-is-turned-on-22m-sports-complex-1006679.html via @EoinBearla
CIT aim to open arena in September 2021 as sod is turned on €22m sports complex

It includes an indoor arena, with basketball courts and seating for 400 people, an indoor high-performance indoor athletics centre, a large multi-event zone, a sprint track and elite training labs.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/cit-aim-to-open-arena-in-september-2021-as-sod-is-turned-on-22m-sports-complex-1006679.html
42. An age after the demolition of the offices on Sullivan’s Quay, @BAMIrl_ finally started removing the dusty rubble pile from the site. (Work was completed this week). The site has permission for a hotel and is for sale. https://twitter.com/shamimmalekmian/status/1275042704976744448?s=21 https://twitter.com/shamimmalekmian/status/1275042704976744448
42b. I noted that the demolition was completed 2 years ago. And “debris clearance is ongoing” 😬😂 https://twitter.com/corkcranecount/status/1003982543606157314?s=21 https://twitter.com/corkcranecount/status/1003982543606157314
42c. @corkcitycouncil had taken legal proceedings against @BAMIrl_ over the matter. This from a year ago: https://twitter.com/corkcranecount/status/1148295532294619136?s=21 https://twitter.com/corkcranecount/status/1148295532294619136
43. There was new demolition on Lancaster Quay, at the old Square Deal site. https://twitter.com/treb_cork/status/1274366722557050880?s=21
44. And the same site saw a new application to @anbordpleanala for an increase in number of student bed spaces and some elevation changes. https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/major-apartment-scheme-in-cork-city-to-accommodate-280-students-1007710.html via @_KevinONeill_
Major apartment scheme in Cork city to accommodate 280 students

The developers of a major student apartment scheme in Cork city centre are aiming to have the new complex operating by September 2022.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/major-apartment-scheme-in-cork-city-to-accommodate-280-students-1007710.html
44b. You can see some of the differences here: First is old. Last 3 are new.
44b. You can see some of the differences here: First is old. Last 3 are new.
44b. You can see some of the differences here: First is old. Last 3 are new.
44b. You can see some of the differences here: First is old. Last 3 are new.
44b. You can see some of the differences here: First is old. Last 3 are new.
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