Limerick's Colbert Station set for major redevelopment

Up to 3,000 housing units will cater for 10,000 people, with build costs estimated at €1bn-€2bn

Artist impression of the proposed Colbert Station Quarter Development in Limerick. The Land Development Agency (LDA) working with Limerick City and County Council, commissioned the RIAI, to undertake a Design Review for the Colbert Station area of Limerick, to identify high level design ideas and concepts that could be considered for the future development of a new urban quarter. Picture: Piotr Mach, eml architects

Limerick will get a look at five visions for the future of Colbert Station Quarter, with a series of new plans set to be unveiled.

The development could become home to up to 10,000 people, with the proposals suggesting between 2,000 and 3,000 housing units.