€1bn ‘New Cork' development will see city unlock potential of docklands

Ambitious plans to develop a €1bn ‘New Cork’ will be discussed by planners as the city takes a giant leap towards unlocking the potential of its vast docklands, writes Eoin English.

Targeted as one of Europe’s flagship docklands projects, the opportunities offered by the 220-hectare brownfield development on the north and south docks has been described as unrivalled in Ireland.