'Scandalous' delays around one of Cork northside's major regeneration schemes

The Cork Northwest Quarter Regeneration (CNWQR) project is a huge regeneration plan which began in Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill more than a decade ago

Phase 2c of the North West Quarter Regeneration on Kilmore Rd in Knocknaheeny, Cork.
Pic of demolition work of 24 partially completed homes on Kilmore Rd in July last year. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Department of Housing has denied that it has "let people down" after delays in regenerating one of the most historic communities on Cork city's northside.

The Cork Northwest Quarter Regeneration (CNWQR) project is a huge multi-annual, phased regeneration plan which began in the Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill area more than a decade ago. The CNWQR, adopted by Cork City Council in November 2011, involves the demolition of 450 houses and the design and construction of more than 600 new homes.