demolition man
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Initially I was very much against the new limerick rowing club proposal but apon seeing the above images I’ve changed my mind.I cant argue with the proposal as i think it will open the shannon up to the public and will make the river once again feel more inclusive with the city.It looks also as though it can become an iconic building which is something limerick really needs right now.This forum tends to knock almost every new building being propsed for limerick and for a good reason to as many have no architectural merit at all.But in this case i think the critism is harsh juding by it’s enevitable benefits to the city. As a comparison it seems a good decision by our inept councilors for once unlike the tripe opera centre that was given the all clear which will see a further destruction of historical limerick.
10 December 2008
Construction of new Limerick track set to start in March
By Colm O’ConnorAT last, some good news in these recessionary times.
The Irish Greyhound Board yesterday confirmed that the construction of their new stadium in Limerick will commence in March.
The project will generate 250 jobs through to its completion in September 2010 and over 100 permanent jobs when the doors are open at the Dock Road site.
It was also revealed that the existing headquarters of the IGB on Henry Street in Limerick will likely be put on the market in the New Year.
IGB Chief Executive Adrian Neilan described the project as “a cornerstone of our long term ambition for the sport of greyhound racing.”
Continued Neilan: “Limerick is a multi-million development, making it one of the biggest construction projects in the south west next year.
“It will create 250 construction jobs up to its completion in September 2010 and then over 100 permanent jobs at the stadium which will be a long term top class addition to the sporting tradition of which Limerick is justifiably proud.
“There is no doubt that the next few years will be challenging, but the Limerick project is a cornerstone of our long term ambition for the sport of greyhound racing and its support of nearly 11,000 jobs in Ireland.
“The capital funds established during recent years are being invested wisely for the long term benefit of the sport and the industry. These will be supplemented in this instance by the savings generated by relocating our Head Office from the City Centre to the new stadium.”
He revealed: “The original plans approved by the Irish Greyhound Board in 2005 have been updated to accommodate greater building and environmental efficiency. This stadium will be right on the cutting edge of sports and leisure building and will reflect the confidence generated within our sport in recent years.”
The tender for the main construction contract will be published on 16th January with return of tender documents by February 28th and contractors moving on site during March.
John J Casey and Company has been appointed as project manager for the construction of the new stadium. The company oversaw construction of Curaheen Park in Cork and the renovation of Shelbourne Park and Harolds Cross Stadiums in Dublin, as well as Galway greyhound stadium in over the last decade. More recently it served as Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers on the €60m redevelopment of Jury’s Hotel in Cork, and on the €6m new pavilion stand at Mallow racecourse.
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Good news indeed.Will be a great facility once up and running.Hope on the back of this that markets field will become home once again for limerick football.Heard recently that limerick fc are in talks with possible investors about returning there.May happen, especially as there will not be a huge interest from developers for residential or coomerical property due to the finacial climate.
As we’re talking hospitals, can someone tell me if construction of the adare private hospital has sarted yet.
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Last time i saw O’callaghan strand the new paving was progressing very well with more workers on site then i expected for a job of it’s size.Has it advanced much in the last month?These works can really transform this section of the the river and open it as a nice riverside walk from thomond bridge to the new bridge.
Any progress on the parkway valley shoping centre?Surly the developers wont pull the plug at this stage.
I also saw a site notice of the development at Punches Cross.Will this go ahead any time soon?
Hows the post office site coming along?Last i saw the lift shaft for the new building was at an advanced stage.
Why do people have to put the Elysian down all the time?To me,while there may be some flaws such as the white cylindrical tower piece and the dank panelling on the west side, is still a welcome addition to the city’s skyline.
Considering the bland tripe being built in the dublin docklands and being proposed in kennedy quay we should be appreciating this development and be encouraging new developments to show similar uniqueness. I don’t know how some people get off on critiscising the Elysian when there is nothing else bettering it in terms of design (that is on a similar scale) in the city or even in the entire country.
I’m hopeful that the interior tier layout of the stadium will look more like the impressive estadio da luz in Lisbon rather then the over rated Emirates (Two designs this stadium will be based on).By this i mean that the tiers will be stepper as in the estadio da luz and that the corners of the third tier will not drop to low as with the Emirates.
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(emirates)Could be wrong here but it looks like its situated in the wetlands opposite of the clarion.If the city council allow any development in this nature reserve i will absolutly be seething.Maybe this was paris jack’s “uncle’s” infamous design?
Image of the development located at the corner between Catherine
St. and Thomas St.Looks okay this but what was there originally?
Is there a perimeter of red neon lighting around each red brick area?Looks as if this was cut from the original plans.Pity really as it would look quality with the green neon strips at night.
When do they expect to begin the hotel and concert arena?They’ll most likely make crap of the place when work begins.Can anyone tell me if the recently constructed boat navigation wall thingy joining the courthouse with the rowing club is lit up every night.I’m not sure if this picture was taken during the construction of the weir or or not,but think it should be a permanent feature.
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Also what is to become of the greyhound track once they relocate?It would be great to see limerick 37 move back to a new and greatly improved market field.Foregive me if i’m being a bit sentimental.Suppose i should just be happy that we have a footbal club in this city.:o
No,I presume some evil developer will swallow the site up and yet another recrational facility will be lost to the city. Probably more red brick crappy apartartment blocks are being earmarked for the site as we speak.Woppy!!!:([ATTACH]4818[/ATTACH]
Proposed water street bridge.I Like it alot.Think its a unique looking design should get the go ahead.
Looking at these pics, I cant but wonder how better off both Patrick St and Thomas St would be by getting rid of those red nazi like munster banners.I am all for Limerick promoting it’s connection with Munster rugby but this is like a Nuremberg rally.Removing some of the modern street lights in favour of more trees would help ellivate a cluttered look.
Limerick should look to Patrick St in Cork as an example of excellent street design that enhances the architecture surrounding it.In my opinion it’s the most attractive street in the country and is a credit to the city council for pushing through on its bold and controversial design.
This may be a long shot,but wouldn’t it be boss if pennys were to sell up, leaving the old cannocks site to be bought and refurbished to it’s orriginal state by the city council.It could be financed by pulling the plug on this whole city munster rugby landmark crap.Sorry, at this point I feel I must proclaim my allegiance to munster rugby and indeed Limerick.:) The new streetscape would also help massively to promote it as a landmark site of its own.
