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In tandem with the Beamish and Crawford site works, complementary public realm improvements are to be made to South Main Street, Tobin Street, Tuckey Street, South Gate Bridge, Keyser’s Hill, Proby’s Quay, Frenchs Quay Crosses Green, Clarke’s Bridge and Wandesford Quay. The remaining and final element of the project will see the development of a state-of-the-art new city public library in the Grand Parade area. Lord Mayor Cllr. Colm Kelleher described the project as “striking and game changing” for the city. “The Grand Parade Project will create a wonderfully attractive environment providing accessible and inviting spaces and streets for residents and visitors alike. It will attract more people to this historic part of the city centre and be a great boost to business.” The City’s Chief Executive, Ann Doherty said: “The project is very much in keeping with our objective to “Re - imagine the City” which the City Council has championed in the Covid era in collaboration with businesses, communities and other stakeholders. The greater receptiveness to change arising from t oday’s challenges has allowed us to fast forward many of our proposals and plans. The gains are very obvious - the permanent pedestrianisation of seventeen city centre streets, the facilitation of outdoor dining and a “greening” of the city centre on a scale never previously seen." "In many respects, Cork city is an exemplar for positive change at this time and this project builds on that momentum. Looking forward, the 6,000 seat Event Centre to be developed on the Beamish and Crawford site will be greatly enhanced by the significant renewal all around the area”, the Chief Executive added. “Cork is poised to be the fastest growing city in Ireland to 2040. This is clearly articulated in the Government’s National Planning Framework and is underpinned by a commitment of continued investment by the Government. Since the publication of the National Planning Framework in 2018, Government has committed €1.7billion to mobility, housing and place making in Cork, with further investment in health and education. As we come out of this challenging period, the city is poised to make a strong, accelerated recovery and this flagship Grand Parade Project will contribute greatly to that,” Ms Doherty added. The proposals for Bishop Lucey Park and the Beamish and Crawford/South Main Street and surrounding area are the subject of two separate Part 8 Planning applications Tendering and contractor appointments are scheduled to occur in the first quarter 2022 with construction set to begin later in 2022. Further details and images can be found at Plans for renewed Grand Parade Quarter revealed - Cork City Council
Place for Pause Cork City Age Friendly Seating was recently installed to meet the needs of Cork’s older citizens as they move around the City Centre. This clever 2-sided timber design has something for everyone, with comfortable seat backs and supportive arm rests on one side and open bench-space for flexible use on the other. The City Architect’s Department designed the seating in collaboration with occupational therapists, local fabricator Euroforce Engineering and, most importantly, members of the Cork Age-Friendly Group.
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