City politicians unite to find funds for key bridge

CORK’S political leaders have joined forces to secure Government funding for the design of a bridge which could unlock the city’s docklands for regeneration.

City manager Joe Gavin briefed the city’s TDs and councillors at a meeting yesterday, called by Lord Mayor Cllr Mick O’Connell, on the critical need for the €2.5 million funding package to design the Eastern Gateway Bridge.

The 51-metre span bridge will cross the River Lee from Páirc Uí Chaoimh to the skew bridge on the Lower Glanmire Road.