Council seeking to revamp streets in Cork city centre

A new tender document has been issued seeking a design team to revamp some of the streets between South Mall and St Patrick's Street

Princes St in Cork is earmarked for enhancement under Cork City Council's renewal project. Picture: Michael O'Sullivan /OSM PHOTO

Cork City Council has outlined its plan to revamp some of its city centre streets between South Mall and St Patrick's Street, sparked by the push towards pedestrianised areas due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In a new tender issued regarding the changes proposed for Cook St, Marlboro St, Princes St and the renewal of Grafton St, the local authority said the plan would see improved pedestrian and cycle access to the area, stimulation of new business and employment opportunities and conditions to support increased retail, catering and tourism in the area.