Cork docklands public realm upgrade approved

South docklands public realm works approved after key changes were agreed — including the preservation of a cherished grotto

The April meeting of Cork City Council approved the multi-million euro ‘gateway public realm upgrade’ leading into Cork’s south docklands. File picture: Larry Cummins

A multi-million euro ‘gateway public realm upgrade’ leading into Cork City’s south docklands has been approved after key changes were agreed.

City councillors voted to grant Part 8 planning for the Cork docklands to city centre road network improvement scheme, paving the way for the first phase of the upgrades to start later this year.