Second phase of Cork's Marina Park revamp set to start next year

Council to prepare business case for second phase of project, which will extend from the Atlantic Pond to Church Avenue, and include the 'nature' zone of the park

Phase 2 of Marina Park  will see the creation of an 'eco-park', providing amenities and protecting the natural heritage and biodiversity of the area.

Cork City Council is moving closer to the final steps in the regeneration of a key area of the Docklands, with phase 2 of the landmark Marina Park masterplan.

It is seeking to prepare a full business case for the second phase of the 32-hectare project which, when complete, will comprise more than 20% of the Docklands project by area.