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That view is towards the city – the rising road is an element of the planned Red Cow Interchange upgrade.
From the EIS:
3.1.3 Aesthetic Consideration
This bridge will stand out in the surrounding visual environment in the current context
where there are generally low-rise buildings nearby and at approximately 50 metres
in elevation the proposed N7 Monastery Road Bridge will be the visual focus of the
area surrounding the N7/M50 junction (See Figure 7 – second image in first post, above ). However, because of the
inclined pylons, the bridge should also remain highly prominent in the future if highrise
buildings are developed around it. The images contained in Figure 9 ( third image in first post, above) show how
the bridge would look when surrounded by tall buildings, which would frame the view
of the structure along the N7 route. A major advantage of the cross-stayed design is
that the inclined pylons will always stand out against any background. There would
be a danger with vertical pylons of potential visual clutter when seen against
buildings with strong vertical lines.Lighen up DublinLimerick. There’s little to debate as little has been revealed about this project, certainly no artists’ impressions, design competition deadlines, budget………
We’re allowed to dream….
Anyhow, the fuss over Harcourt St. was the work of one woman seeking publicity for her not wildly successful business. If the RPA need a publicist for possible (but not probable) work on Grafton St., they should hire her.
Agreed Devin. Its much the same on Zurich’s car-free Bahnhofstrasse, the main shopping street in the city.
Admittedly, its a bit wider than Grafton Street. It would be interesting to get a response to this from the RPA at Friday’s clinic.
But we didn’t ‘do’ this urban space – the last significant thing to happen to Foster Place was the closing of the A.I.B.
Treasury only sought a change of permission to cafe use in May of this year so that Starbucks could access this site – after having had restaurant permission for the site for 2 years previous to that – permission that no Irish entity availed of or sought a change to.
There’s a venti difference between having an ability to do something and actually getting off your arse and doing it.
Starbucks got Treasury off their posterior.
The RPA have published 5 options for the central corridor. Options C and E seem to be there to make up the numbers. Option D could be a winner.
Where is the perceived need for this extra metre clearance coming from? Luas already passes under the loopline at Beresford Place (clearance – 5m). Westland Row has a 4.93m clearance – a whole 7cm difference. There is no difficulty with Luas passing under the Westland Row Bridge at the current street level.
Loitered at the bridge opening for a while yesterday. After Bertie’s speech I could only handle about 5 minutes of the new DDDA CEO’s speech, but I managed to catch him saying that construction of the Macken Street bridge would commence next year.
Would someone post a link to the article on the IE site, if indeed it is contained in their online version? Have trawled through the site unsuccessfully for the last 20 minutes. Can’t find the article – what section is it in?
May I withdraw the remark I made about An Taisce – it was completely beside the point and a flippant reaction to DublinLimerick’s accusation of hysteria-peddling.
Remarks made about Mr. Burke are statements of incontrovertible fact – they are matters of adjudicated public record. My initial response wasn’t a political rant – deeds of that kind have been shown to be blind to specific political parties – rather it was a ‘rant’ against those sort of people who do not deserve respect in this, or any, forum with specific regard to their involvement in planning issues or tax evasion or any other areas in which they have been shown to be corrupt.
Seemingly Habitat’s Green site has been taken by Top Shop.
http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/commercialproperty/2005/0209/1104400450763_1107883468979.html
Admittedly, the pejorative use of ‘tower’ is unseemly – red-top banner meets An Taisce press release. My apologies.
As for the rest of the heading – by more decorous and classy, do you mean to suggest the use of historical airbrushes? His home was the site of inequitous actions and he has served prison time for financial miscreancy. North County Dublin’s planning suffered, suffers, and will continue to suffer, as a result of the actions of Mr. Burke and men of his ilk during their reign. The thread heading stands.
Coincidentally, may I refer you to ‘Haughey’, RTE, Mondays @ 9.30, for a refresher course on the good old days of brown envelopes, dodgey deals, etc, etc, etc.
DDDA announce new permanent National Famine Monument whilst promising opportunities for sail training (believe it or believe it not).
Dublin Docklands to acquire Jeanie Johnston
18th May 2005
DUBLIN DOCKLANDS AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE JEANIE JOHNSTONThe Docklands Authority confirms that it is moving towards a contract to purchase the famine replica ship, the Jeanie Johnston from its previous owners – Kerry Group plc; Shannon Development and Kerry County Council/Tralee Town Council.
The Docklands Authority plans to locate the Jeanie Johnston upstream of the new pedestrian bridge on Custom House Quay creating a new visitor attraction on the River Liffey. The ship will be right beside the striking Rowan Gillespie famine sculpture and together, they will operate as a national monument to the famine. The Docklands Authority is also interested in partnering with organisations to take advantage of sail training and other opportunities.
Peter Coyne, Chief Executive, Dublin Docklands Authority said “We are delighted to be able to provide a permanent Irish home for the Jeanie Johnston on Dublin’s River Liffey. It will be a major visitor attraction for the Docklands area, and fits ideally with our river regeneration focus.
“Few attractions exist in Dublin telling the horrific story of the Irish famine of the 1800s. The Jeanie Johnston and the Rowan Gillespie famine statutes can be viewed together as a national monument commemorating this important part of Irish history. It is planned to develop them as a major new Dublin tourist attraction at the gateway to Dublin’s Docklandsâ€
The Jeanie Johnston will participate in this year’s Docklands Maritime Festival from 17th-19th June and is also committed to taking part in the Tall Ships Festival in Waterford in July.
Background: The Jeanie Johnston was built at a cost of €14 million as a Millennium Project to celebrate the historic links between Ireland and North America. The recreation of the Jeanie Johnston was one of the most ambitious maritime heritage projects ever undertaken in Ireland. The ship is an exact replica of the Irish famine ship with some minor adjustments to meet current maritime standards.
The Jeanie Johnston currently operates as a museum when in port and is certified by the Marine Surveyor’s Office (MSO) as a Class A Sail Training Vessel and has a Class VI Passenger License for day sailings.
Up to 29 sail trainees can be accommodated on board the Jeanie Johnston along with a core crew of 11.
DDDA Press ReleaseAccording to a ‘press alert’ on the DDDA site today, the bridge is due to be floated down the Liffey tomorrow.
New Pedestrian Bridge Arrives in Docklands
News Alert/Photocall NoticeThe new pedestrian bridge on the River Liffey arrives in Dublin’s Docklands this Saturday, 30th April 2005. A spectacular sight, the main structure of the bridge will be shipped on a huge pontoon (a Mersey Mammoth) coming through the East Link Bridge and on up to its location east of the Talbot Memorial Bridge. The structure, built in Poland, will be craned into position on the same day.
With another 5 to 6 weeks construction work, the bridge is due to be officially opened in mid to late June.
The new bridge will span almost 100 metres between the north and south quays. It is based on the ‘bascule’ principle, from the French word for see-saw, and has two leaves or arms that can be raised to allow boats pass up and down the river. Each ‘leaf’ of the bridge is approximately 44 metres long and 4.5 metres wide and weighs around 160 tonnes. The total weight of the bridge is over 320 tonnes. Each bridge leaf is a balanced cantilever and is designed to rotate on a central bearing set of piers on the River Liffey. The piers are sitting on four piles driven over 12 metres into the bedrock.
Brian O’Halloran & Associates and O’Connor Sutton Cronin are the architects and engineers for the bridge, respectively.
The construction of the bridge was a truly international affair. The main contractor for the project was John Mowlem Construction Limited and they, in turn, sub-contracted the fabrication of the opening sections to Qualter Hall & Company Limited of Barnsley, who brought together a team of Polish shipwrights to fabricate these sections. Qualter Hall in turn procured the balustrade from Canal Engineering, the balustrade panels from Euroslot France, and the deck from Promecon of Denmark. There have been over 100 people involved with the project. During the construction phase in Poland, a team of 12 certified welders worked continually on the project
The Docklands is undergoing a period of massive regeneration with widespread and intensive redevelopment along the quays.
Visit http://www.dublindocklands.ie for more information.
For further information, please contact: Loretta Lambkin, Docklands Authority, 01 818 3300, llambkin@dublindocklands.ie or Andrew McLindon, WHPR, 01 669 0030/087 288 9601 andrew.mclindon@ogilvy.com
That bridge is staying in situ. They are knocking the stairway/lift access tower on the corner of Pearse Street and Westland Row. The bridge is now supported by a temporary structure closer to Pearse Street roadway. The bridge will be integrated into the new building in time.
According to the latest DDDA newsletter its to be called the “Sean O’Casey” bridge. Apparently, they held a competition to find the name.
Re: College House. It looks like An Post still own College House even though they vacated it in 2002. According to the letting agents, it still hasn’t found any takers for the remaining life of the lease (expires 2014).
From Quinn Agnew site (today):
http://www.quinnagnew.ie/search_results.asp?type=office
College House
Dublin 2Status
To Let (By Assignment)
Location
College House is situated in the heart of Dublin city at the junction of Townsend Street with DOlier Street/Hawkins Street, within 200 yards of OConnell Bridge and adjacent to Trinity College.
The central location places it literally within minutes from business, retail, financial, educational and government centres of the city.Description
This high profile building consists of a mezzanine floor and 7 floors of office space with ground floor entrance and reception area.
Service and plant accommodation is at basement and roof levels.The upper floors of the building offer views over the city.
Accommodation
Typical Floor
7 @ 550.9 sq.m. = 3,856.3 (41,510 sq.ft.)
Mezzanine Floor
1 @ 188.0 sq.m. = 188.0 sq.m. (2,024 sq.ft.)
Total: 4,044.3 sq.m. (43,534 sq.ft.)
51 car spacesLease Details
Lease Date – 19th July 1972
Lease Term – 42 years from 10th April 1972
Current Rent – €1,231,646
Rent Review Pattern – 7 year
Rent Review Date – 10th April 2007
Unexpired Lease Term – 12 years
User – Office and car parking
Rent Review Clause – StandardNoel Quinn/John Kirwan
Map/Other Images
From Irish Independent in 2002:
College House, Dublin comes to market
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COLLEGE House, Dublin 2 has been brought to the market by Quinn Agnew on behalf of An Post who intend vacating the premises in September. The landmark city building is located within 200 yards of O’Connell Bridge and adjacent to Trinity College. It is located to the front of Hawkins House where the Office of Public Works is well advanced with plans for the major refurbishment of this complex.
The seven storey and mezzanine office building extends to 4044 sq.m. and has the benefit of 51 on site car spaces.
There are twelve years left on the lease. The current rent is £1.23m per annum, reflecting a very competitive market level. Let under a seven year rent pattern, the next rent review is in April 2007 (unexpired lease term twelve years).
“Few opportunities arise in the market to acquire centre city office space of this size with such an attractive car parking ratio at a very competitive rental level,” Noel Quinn of agents Quinn Agnew said.
“Potential occupiers will be adjacent to all major transport facilities including Tara St Dart Station, Busaras and termini for most of Dublin’s suburban bus routes.”
A premium of €200,000 is being quoted for the leasehold interest. The shortage of city centre office accommodation has pushed Dublin 2 right to the top of the rental pecking order and buildings in this prime precinct are much sought after.
Built around 1970 and typical of its era, the building can accommodate some 300 persons. Existing An Post staff are understood to be relocating to various centres operated by the postal authority.
