Cost of refurbishing city centre park to reach expected €7m, Cork council told

Councillors also heard there is still final work to be done on the park after its re-opening to the public this week
The park closed in December 2023 for redevelopment works, and has remained closed since, but the Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy is set to officially re-open the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park and new pedestrian bridge at Lambley’s Lane on Friday. Picture: Larry Cummins

The park closed in December 2023 for redevelopment works, and has remained closed since, but the Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy is set to officially re-open the redeveloped Bishop Lucey Park and new pedestrian bridge at Lambley’s Lane on Friday. Picture: Larry Cummins

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 - 18:13
Amy Campbell

Bishop Lucey Park’s refurbishment is set to cost around €7m, but a final cost will not be available until next year, councillors have been told.

They also heard there is still final work to be done on the park after its re-opening to the public this week.

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