Future Initiatives
10.219 The future development of the Maglin/South Ballincollig Area is dependent on the construction of a distributor road. Some of this road has been built from the north through the Heathfield Development. The route alignment, capacity and overall function of this road (Public Transport Corridor etc) is currently being appraised. It is envisaged that the first phase of the road from Heathfield to Maglin Road will be selected and constructed during the lifetime of this plan. The second phase involves areas of land which present difficulties in terms of topography, archaeology and flooding and requires a more detailed appraisal. It is not envisaged that Phase 2 will be constructed during the lifetime of this plan.
Regeneration Area at Main Street South / Time Square
10.222 This area extends from Carrigdene / Main Street Junction at the eastern end of the Town Centre to the filling station in the western end and southwards to the Westside Retail Park, encompassing the Village Shopping Centre and Time Square. The redevelopment of lands behind the Main Street and reduction of dead frontage onto Time Square and adjoining streets will be supported.
Education
10.220 Ballincollig has 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There is also a special needs school, Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Innishmore. Ballincollig as a growing town requires additional educational facilities. The Maglin Urban Expansion Area in the south of the town is considered the optimum location for these schools. The former Supernova Site on the link road has also been identified as a suitable location for a new Primary and Secondary School Multicampus with shared facilities.
Community
Enhanced pedestrian and connectivity should be created by the removal of steps and embankments and installation of traffic calming through shared surfaces across car parking areas, improvements to street lighting, paving surfaces, and increased street furniture. There is scope within this area for the provision of a mixed use residential and infill residential developments in this area.
10.221 Ballincollig will benefit from additional community facilities such as a community centre and playgrounds in the centre of the town and at the eastern end of the town. This Plan identifies lands suitable for the construction of a new Civic Centre to facilitate community uses but may also house Council services such as a new library for Ballincollig. A Primary Healthcare Centre is currently under construction in the centre of the town.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 1 I Chapter 10
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