developments in cork

@anto wrote:

If the Cork docklands are to become an extension of the city centre then development should be urban in form, i.e. there should be streets, squares etc. This building while quite dramatic seems to be set in a business park/campus setting. Green space can be incoporated in the form of parks or a linear park with cycle ways along the river bank. The docklands needs to be developed in a high density manner if things like light rail linking it to the city centre are feasible.

True, though this is at the Eastern end of the South Docklands area, where it borders the attractive Marina/Atlantic Pond area. I think a project such as this would blend nicely between the urban dockland setting and the quiet, recreational Atlantic Pond.

Saw the Rothbury thing. Don’t get in a panic its nothing amazing…still dont understand why they put the tower where they did.

@kite wrote:

🙁 I agree, but some are saying that “doolally” was the cause of a senior member of the city planning team being removed “fired” from his job in the past few weeks…What damage will more DOOLALLY do if left unchecked?

Oh be careful there kite, we dont want the Irish Examiner accusing us of ‘prompting’ more rumours i.e. last Thursday.

@James Furlong wrote:

No news for us lexington? Your very quiet these days. Read something today in the paper about the showgrounds? Any details.? Keep up the good work, this is a very good website.

James Furlong

Very strange that Lex is’nt about these days – Skiing I hope !

Fleming Construction have offered to build a new 6,000- 10,000 seat events arena similar to the Odyssey in Belfast as a new home for the Munster Agricultural society, currently located adjacent to Pairc Ui Caoimh. Thats according to a report in today’s Irish Examiner by Tommy Barker.
The multi purpose arena would be built at Curraheen, off the Ballincollig bypass and would be swapped for the Society’s 22 acres at the Marina. Fleming had bought 126 acres in curraheen last year, zoned amenity.
According to the report, the development at Curraheen would include:
6,000 elevated seats
Extra seating at floor level
Restaurants
Bars
A floodlit outdoor arena
Show rings
stables
Car parking.

Yesterday, Jope Gavin re-affirmed his view that adjacent to Kent Station was the best location for an events centre in Cork. and said that the council was strongly opposed to green spaces and sporting facilities being handed over for development. The council is Landlord of the Marina site, which is leased to the Society.

Read the article here.

2. What is the current state of play with St. Nicholas’ Church near the Revenue Building on Sullivan’s Quay? Does UCC still own it? If so, what is it used for?

I think it is owned Barry Supple and is to be occupied by Probation Officers & Parole Officers working on behalf of the OPW.

What on earth is all that about?

question for you radioactiveman, where did you get the above image? Would be very interested in seeing similar quality photos for the rest of the city

Strange that Lex is using a different forum, but at least he hasn’t stopped altogether

Interesting in that picture Radioactiveman that you can see the Good Shepherd Convent in the background. I believe there is an application for a new upmarket housing project on that site soon.

@kite wrote:

:confused: I think Lex may have moved many of his GREAT posts to….http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054862371&page=2

Thanks for the link kite. Hope they don’t mind me pickpocketing below.

From lexington originally:

BEGINS:

Revenue Commissioners Move Confirmed

See post here -> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showp…75&postcount=1

The winning bid has come from auctioneer/developers Frank Sheahan & Joe Carey in conjunction with Ascon Rohcon (who have the option of buying out the almost 2-acre site from the formers). The developers secured planning in 2003 for a 4-storey office development, designed by Jack Coughlan & Associates back in 2001, for Susie’s Field – not far from their recently complete Sean Mhuillean apartment complex (designed by J.E. Keating & Associates). Construction on the project will commence almost immediately following the ironing out of issues concerning the move between the OPW and bidders – a scheduled completion is set for mid-2007 and relocation by the RC to commence after Summer 2007. As part of the winning bid, the developers will now secure a highly attractive and valuable site of 3/4 acres along Sullivans Quay (Government Buildings) which will now be up for substantial redevelopment – given the site currently suffers from issues of subsidence. Any prospective development here could accommodate a landmark mixed-use development with extensive commercial and leisure provisions to boot. Ascon have been pushing further into development in Cork over the last few years and now have their sights set on a number of potential city centre developments which could include a sites along Albert Quay (an assembled half-acre premises which may see the planning office later this year) & Sullivans Quay. The focus will now be on Sullivans Quay, undoubtedly expectations will be high given the prominence of the site with respect to Grand Parade.

Me again:
This represents to me all that is indicative of the OPW. Its a shortsighted move meaning that now 600 or so Revenue staff, most residing in the south side of the city will have to make the daily trapse through the city centre to the northside. Its a logistical nightmare, and the impact on traffic will undoubtedly be significant as if it weren’t bad enough as it is. Were my hopes set to high that the OPW might show some foresight and relocate to somewhere like Saint Patricks Quay? Even a move to Centre Park Road, were many Revenue staff have been temporarily relocated would have made more geographic and logistical sense. Instead we can see another nice green area in the city’s northside lost to a monstrosity of a four storey building. All said I have to commend Ascon for fighting off some tough competition and am anxious to see what they’ve planned for one of the city’s most interesting sites at Sullivan Quay. Will imagnation be shown or can we expect another lot of apartments? Surely the location demands better than that.