Iconic Ford plant to become protected structure

ONE of the country’s most iconic industrial sites – the first Ford plant built outside America – is poised to become a protected structure.

Cork’s city manager Joe Gavin has prepared a report for councillors tonight recommending that the old Fordson Factory, based in the city’s Marina district, be added to the record of protected structures.

The former plant is located within the docklands region, which is earmarked for a multi-billion regeneration. If granted, the protected status will mean the Ford plant cannot be demolished.