Cork City Council identifies 670 acres for housing expansion

A generated image of the proposed Cork Northern Distributor Road, which is understood to be a key component to the lands that could bring tens of thousands of homes.

A Government callout for more residential zoning amid the housing crisis has led Cork City Council to identify an additional 670 acres (270ha) with potential for tens of thousands of homes.

While the exact locations will be revealed on Wednesday, the focus is understood to be on lands bordering the proposed Northern Distributor Road, particularly on the northside of the city.