Transport and Travel New infrastructure that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists will enable this vision for a vibrant, healthy and easily accessible district.
new city docks bridges
will provide connectivity between the North and South Docks, and Tivoli Docks. The pedestrianisation of the city quays and the enhancement of the existing road network will allow wider connectivity, enabling 80% of journeys to be made by walking, cycling and public transport. The investment by Iarnród Éireann in Kent Station and the Cork Commuter Rail network will enable Kent Station to act as a transport hub with the enhanced Cork Suburban Rail Network, InterCity services, BusConnects services and the Light Rail corridor. For more information, project updates and latest news on the Cork Docklands visit www.corkdocklands.com
When completed, the 28ha park will be six times larger than Fitzgerald’s Park. The upgrading of the much-loved Marina Promenade is also underway. The integration of the Promenade with Marina Park and the City Centre-Passage West Greenway will benefit communities across the city. Jobs Several industry leaders have already located to the Docklands attracted by Cork skilled workforce, the quality of sustainable office space, its riverside location and the proximity to transport links. There are already c.6,000 jobs located in the Docklands area and this is expected to rise to a total of 25,000. Sustainability, Energy Management and Climate Resilience The Cork Docklands project team is currently developing an energy masterplan to assess the opportunities for onsite renewable energy solutions. Sustainable infrastructure that enhances and protects will consider the heritage of the site, its physical characteristics and the influence of future climate change by integrating flood risk measures into the overall landscape design. Marina Park has successfully integrated nature based drainage solutions to improve biodiversity and help preserve ecological habitats.
Current render of Marina Park phase two.
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