[ Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Section 15(2) Two-Year Progress Report ]
[OBJECTIVE 3.30] LIBRARIES
The implementation of the Cork City Council Libraries 2020-2024 Strategic Plan has been advanced in respect of the following projects:
• A Stage 1 application for the Blackrock Mahon Library will be submitted in Q2, 2024. This will be a combined library and community centre facility. • The City Centre Library refurbishment and new build is progressing as part of the Grand Parade Quarter Project, funded under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF). The project is expected to be completed within 5-6 years. • Mayfield Library will be refurbished and extended together with the Community Centre. The project has been approved for Stage 2; • Planned expansion of existing facilities or provision of new facilities in Douglas, Ballincollig, Glanmire, Blarney and Blackpool has been pursued by actively searching for new suitable sites.
Figure 55: Library Strategic Development Plans
Library Branch
Strategic Objective
Status
Blackrock Mahon
New library including a youth facility
Stage 1 to be submitted in Q2, 2024.
The City Library redevelopment on Grand Parade and associated regeneration of the block bounded by the north channel of the Lee, South Main Street, Tucket Street and Grand Parada is presently being assessed through compilation of a Preliminary Business Case (PBC) required by the funding agency under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Upon completion and acceptance of the PBC site assembly will proceed through compulsory purchase order. Concurrently the detailed design will be progressed, likely through a design competition. The project is expected to be completed within 5-6 years. Has been approved for Stage 2 and is within Part 8 process. Delivery is subject to funding
City Centre New city library
Library and community centre refurbishment and extensions
Mayfield
Douglas
Requirement to expand A suitable site is actively being sought.
Discussions ongoing to redevelop the square including a new library of c. 2,000 sqm. Delivery anticipated within the City Development Plan period.
Requirement for new facility
Ballincollig
Glanmire Blarney
Requirement to expand A suitable site is actively being sought. Requirement to expand A suitable site is actively being sought.
Requirement to expand and provide ground floor area
Blackpool
A suitable site is actively being sought.
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