Limerick to get 13 'build-outs' at a fraction of the cost of the city's 'parklets'

Build-outs are similar to parklets, but smaller, and provide an inviting space for residents and passers-by to sit, relax, and interact.

The Parklet on O'Connell Street in Limerick which cost €78,501. The 'build-outs' are expected to cost an average of €20,000 each. File photo: Brian Arthur

A total of 13 'build-outs' are to be installed across Limerick city and county at a cost of €260,000 meaning each structure will cost less than a third of the 'parklet' developed on the city’s O’Connell Street last year.

Build-outs are similar to parklets, but smaller. The mini areas are seen as a cost-effective way to create more vibrant streets, support local businesses and provide an inviting space for residents and passers-by to sit, relax, and interact.
They will set Limerick City and County Council (LCCC) back an average of €20,000 each though, as they are only in the process of being erected, there is currently no full breakdown of the costs.