Draft plan for Mahon to go on display

A major draft blueprint to guide the development of one of Cork’s busiest tech and retail hubs over the next 20 years is due to go on public display.

City councillors voted last night to adopt the draft Mahon local area plan, which proposes more development on the peninsula despite its chronic traffic problems.

The plan says the area can accommodate a population increase of 7,000 and can handle 2,850 new residential units and 8,000 new workers.