Plan to remove green space and trees from Cork City park criticised

The works include the removal of seven mature trees from Bishop Lucey Park and replacing approximately one-third of the current grassy ground cover with paving.

senior executive city architect with Cork City Council Cathal O’Boyle said the new layout of Bishop Lucey Park will 'improve permeability'.

Cork City Council architects have defended plans for the redevelopment of Bishop Lucey Park amidst criticism regarding the removal of “green space” and mature trees as part of the park’s new design.

Bishop Lucey Park is currently closed to the public until February 21 for preliminary works which include the removal of seven mature trees and the pruning of others.