Public Consultation on Proposed Ringaskiddy Redevelopment

The proposed developments under consideration are an extension to the existing Port of Cork facilities at Ringaskiddy

Port of Cork Company will hold a public consultation on the proposed plans for port redevelopment in Ringaskiddy from the 6th- 8th February 2014, at the following locations. This is a follow up to the initial series of public consultations held last April. Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh • Thursday 6th February 2014 from 3-8pm National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy • Friday 7th February 3-8pm • Saturday 8th February 10am – 2pm The aim of this public consultation is to update stakeholders around Cork Harbour on the Port’s future plans, and to allow for feedback and concerns to be raised. In order to continue to cater for future growth within the Port of Cork and to provide efficient and cost effective port services for Munster businesses, the Port intends on lodging a planning application with An Bord Pleanala in April 2014. The proposed developments under consideration are an extension to the existing Port of Cork facilities at Ringaskiddy and will comprise of the following four elements: • A container terminal and multi-purpose berth to the east side of Ringaskiddy Basin; • An extension to the existing Deep-water berth on the west side of Ringaskiddy Basin; • At Paddy’s Point, where a new public slipway is being constructed, new planting and landscaping is being provided in a new public amenity area and new pedestrian circulation routes will be introduced; • Improvements to the existing road entrance at the Ringaskiddy Deep-water Terminal and internal road upgrades to improve connectivity to the remainder of the port complex and facilitate future connection to a new upgraded N28 both east and west of Ringaskiddy Village. Should you require further information on the proposed plans, please contact Sara Mackeown in the Port Of Cork. Proposed drawings will also be on display in Custom House over the next few weeks and are currently on the Port Of Cork website www.portofcork.ie Related links for this article  View current drawing for Proposed Ringaskdiddy Redevelopment Proposed Ringaskiddy Redevelopment (PDF Doc) Port Of Cork website