Construction is underway for the €177 million South Docks development in Co Cork.
Work is now set to begin on the proposed Podium 1, Podium 2 and Podium 3 which will see the construction of 12 apartment blocks.
The development will be constructed at the Former Ford Distribution Site, fronting Centre Park Road, Marquee Road and Monahan’s Road, Cork.
Existing structures such as a single-storey building, an entrance canopy, a pump island canopy and floodlights will be demolished.
Three underground fuel tanks will also be decommissioned or removed.
Construction is underway for the €177 million South Docks development in Co Cork. Credit: Model Works
In its place, 1,002 apartments will be built over 12 blocks, comprising of studios, one beds, two beds and three beds.
The apartment blocks will range in height from four to 14 storeys.
On top of the apartments, plans also see the provision of five retail units, a Montessori school, a creche (in a two-storey building connected to Block 3), a medical centre, a bar, a café and a venue/performance area.
A further two community resource spaces are to be provided.
Residents will also enjoy several open space areas, including pocket parks, a linear park, residential squares and urban spaces.
One internal link road will also pass through the site, linking the Centre Park Road and the an extension of Monahan’s Road.
Two pedestrian streets will be built, also linking the Centre Park Road and the extension of Monahan’s Road.
Developers Marina Quarter Ltd. first sought approval on December 23 2020 for the mega project.
On top of the apartments, plans also see the provision of five retail units, a Montessori school, a creche (in a two-storey building connected to Block 3), a medical centre, a bar, a café and a venue/performance area. Credit: Model Works
An Bord Pleanála approved the fast-track of the project on April 20 2021.
The site has hosted the popular Live at the Marquee summer concert series for nearly 20 years.
Work commenced on April 19, 2024 nearly two years after approval.
Feature Image Credit: Model Works
