Chapter 9
Environmental Infrastructure
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Telecommunications
The implementation of the Digital Strategy for the City is of utmost importance in the city, and this plan must ensure that a plan is in place to invest in the delivery of accessible and improved high speed, high-capacity digital infrastructure and rollout of the National Broadband Plan. As part of the Digital Strategy for the City the potential of data centres must be explored. The development of and requirement for data centres is a valuable part of the modern economy and an area with the generation capacity of Cork is ideally positioned to facilitate an appropriate volume of data centres, that can bolster current economic activity and investment. Commercial areas such as Little Island, act as ideal locations for such activity. This development plan must cater for this potential in the city region.
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Cork City Council recognises the importance of digital infrastructure to support business, education and the growth of the city and wider region. In addition to Section 9.22 Digital Strategy, the Draft Plan supports Cork Smart Gateway under Section Section 9.23 Smart Cities. This involves the application of new innovations or digital technologies to improve traditional services. Recommendation: No change.
Light, air and noise pollution
Support the objectives relating to the reduction of light, air and noise pollution and suggest their strengthening.
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It is considered that the objectives set out in the Development Plan are sufficient in terms of providing strategic policy guidance on these issues. Recommendation: No change.
Air Quality
A greater network of Air Quality monitoring stations should be provided throughout the city. The north side of the City where deprivation leads to a higher reliance on
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As stated in paragraph 9.25 of the Draft Plan, improving and maintaining good air quality is one of the key objectives of the development plan. Since the Draft Plan was published the City Council’s Air Quality Strategy has been published,
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