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Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region
The regional strategy for the Southern Region, including the Cork, Limerick–Shannon and Waterford metropolitan area strategic plans.
Southern Regional Assembly · January 2020 · 382 pages
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES251 Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Tivoli Lands at Tivoli docks are c.61.5 ha, strategically located at a gateway location to the city, bounded by the Cork-Cobh rail line. Through Local Area Plan process, Cork City Council are seeking to regenerate the brownfield site as a sustainable, vibrant residential and mixed-use waterside quarter, optimising rail connectivity, pedestrian and cycle links to the Cork City Docklands and City Centre, unique waterside and gateway location and compliment uses with quality recreational amenities. The regeneration of Tivoli Docklands provides significant opportunities for new enterprise and employment uses. Potential Yield: At least 3,000 residential units. 4,000 jobs based on 50,000 sq. office space. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. Of particular note: • Tivoli Docks will require a commuter rail station to allow it to be developed sustainably at an appropriate density. • Upgrade to access roads including second access, park and quayside amenities. • Relocation of SEVESO uses. • Site remediation
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES252 7.2 | Potential Light Rail Corridor Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes City Suburban Areas The 20th century suburbs of the city consist of residential areas interspersed with employment uses, institutions and social and community uses. There are many opportunities for redevelopment, particularly where non-residential uses rationalise or relocate freeing up infill and brownfield sites for residential and other redevelopment Potential Residential Yield: 3986 (this figure will grow as further “windfall” sites emerge). As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Investment in placemaking including upgrading the public realm and provision of parks and community facilities. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. North West Regeneration A major housing regeneration initiative is underway in the northwest of the city focused on the Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill areas under the guidance of the North- West Regeneration Masterplan. Potential Residential Yield: 200 net additional. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Mahon Mahon has developed with significant mixed-use residential, enterprise and retail uses, has potential for further development of greenfield sites and intensification of former industrial lands and improved public transport connectivity. Potential Residential Yield: 1021 units. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • New public transport bridge and route linking via Bessboro to Mahon. • Expansion and upgrading of amenity areas and walking/ cycling routes. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Strategic Residential and Regeneration Area
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES253 Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Ballincollig Ballincollig is the largest and fastest growing town in Cork, building on its IT specialism and potential for improved public transport links to the City via the Cork Science and Innovation Park. Urban Expansion Area of Maglin. Potential Residential Yield: 4582 (includes Maglin UEA 3,570). As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Maglin Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages • CMATS recommendations re road network / public transport (LRT in particular); • Waste Water Infrastructure upgrades. • Water Supply Upgrades. • Local Road improvements (Killumney Road Upgrade, Maglin Road realignment); • Delivery of Cork Northern Ring Road; • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES254 7.3 | Monard Strategic Development Zone and Strategic Residential Growth Nodes on the Metropolitan Rail Line Strategic Residential and Regeneration Areas Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Monard Strategic Development Zone Monard is a planned new rail based Metropolitan Town between Blarney and Cork City. Monard SDZ is identified as an enabler for Cork in the NPF. The inclusion of the SDZ as a strategic initiative in Metropolitan Cork is important to align with the NPF and support investment packages. MASP sets higher-level strategic infrastructure priorities for the location. Potential Residential Yield: 5,000 units. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • SDZ Phased Infrastructure packages. • New Rail Station. • Orbital road access North Ring Road/ Northern Distributor Road. • Waste water Infrastructure (new trunk foul sewers required with interim solution at Killeens WWTP and ultimate solution at Carrigrennan WWTP). • Water supply infrastructure (pump station and trunk main from Churchfield reservoir plus 2 new reservoirs at Monard). • Upgrade of access routes serving Monard. North Environs- Kilbarry-Blackpool The Blackpool Valley, Kilbarry and the Old Whitechurch Road area have opportunities for significant mixeduse regeneration and residential and enterprise development providing a northern gateway to the city from the Limerick Road. Potential Residential Yield: 950 units. The north environs will be reinvigorated through sustainable development of mixed-use development in Ballyvolane, omplementing the North Blackpool Local Area Pan. Urban Expansion Area of Ballyvolane: 3,600 units. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Ballyvolane Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages • Kilbarry Rail Station a key enabler. • Waste Water connections to Carrigrennan • Drinking Water supply infrastructure (new trunk mains, off-site reservoir and pump station required) • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy • Various Local Road improvements • Connectivity to the Northern Distributor Road. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES255 Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Midleton Midleton is the largest town in East Cork, building on the success of the town’s rail connections to Cork City, building on its industrial base and specialist roles in food and beverage sector and building on its tourism assets. Urban Expansion Area of Water Rock. Potential Residential Yield: 5,255 units (includes Water Rock UEA 2,460 units. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Water Rock Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages: • New rail station. • Pump station and rising main solution to Carrigtwohill WWTP (medium term solution); • Midleton Water Supply upgrade; • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy; • Implementation of CMATS sustainable transport measures (walking, cycling and public transport), connecting with and within Midleton. • N25 Upgrade including interchange and slip road improvements; • Improvements to Lakeview Roundabout and Banshane junction with N25; • New Bridge over rail line connecting to N25 upgrade; • Midleton Northern Relief Road; • Waste Water Management Strategy for Cork Harbour • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Cobh Cobh is the third largest of the Metropolitan Towns, building its potential for greater employment selfsufficiency, optimizing its accessibility on the rail line to Cork City and wider Metropolitan Cork and building on its unique heritage and tourism assets. Urban Expansion Area of Ballynoe Valley Residential Yield: 1570 (includes Ballynoe Valley UEA 700 units). As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Ballynoe Valley Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages: • Improved road access between N25 and Cobh Town (R624 upgrade to national road); • Local Road improvements (approach road between Belvelly Bridge and Cobh Cross, the L-2989-30 and Tay Road); • Public transport improvements (CMATS) connecting Cobh to Cork City/Little Island; • Improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity from UEA to the town centre and rail station; • Cork Lower Harbour Sewerage Scheme (upgrade due to be completed 2019); • Water Supply Upgrades; • Upgrade of Cobh North WWTP; • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy; • Belvelly Bridge upgrade and/or new bridge.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES256 Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Carrigtwohill Carrigtwohill is one of County Cork’s fastest growing settlements, maximising rail connectivity and the economic potential of the town as a Strategic Employment Area through the IDA Business Park. Urban Expansion Area Carrigtwohill North. IDA Strategic Landbank at Carrigtwohill East/Ballyadam Residential Yield: 3285 (includes Carrigtwohill North UEA) As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Carrigtwohill North Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages • Public transport improvements (CMATS) including new rail station and interurban greenway connecting town to Cork and Midleton; • rail platforms at Carrigtwohill West and Carrigtwohill East when developed. • Utilities and services for residential and strategic employment sites -Carrigtwohill Water Supply upgrade; • Various Local Road improvement works required including bridge/access solution for pedestrians and cyclists; • N25 upgrade including interchange improvements; • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy; • Town Regeneration Project • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES257 Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Blarney Blarney is a Metropolitan town and significant regional tourist centre optimizing its accessibility on the rail line. Urban Expansion Area of Stone View. Residential Yield: 3,555 (includes Stoneview UEA 2,600 units. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Stone View Urban Expansion Area Phased Infrastructure Packages. • Public transport improvements (CMATS) including redevelopment of rail station • New road over rail bridge and improvements to existing bridge; • New link road to Blarney via Lower Sheen Road; • Local Road improvements required including R617 and Station Road upgrades; • Upgrade Waste Water infrastructure – new trunk sewer required to north of City linking to Carrigrennan (there may be an interim solution at Blarney WWTP); • Upgrade required to Water Supply infrastructure (network extension pump station and off site main from Blarney); • Sustainable Urban Drainage Strategy; • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Glanmire Glanmire is a main town and key growth centre in Metropolitan Cork set in an attractive, historic, woodland environment in close proximity to City Centre, the railway-line and Little Island Strategic Employment Area. Urban Expansion Area of Ballinglanna/Dunkettle. Residential Yield: 1,567 (includes Ballinglanna/ Dunkettle UEA 1,200 units). As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Note not on Light Rail but close access to Suburban Rail • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES258 7.4 | Other Metropolitan Towns Location Brief Description and Indicative Yield: Yields are indicative only, will be revised in the context of compact growth targets, departmental guidelines and development plans. Infrastructure Priorities subject to required appraisal, planning and environmental assessment processes Carrigaline Carrigaline is a thriving Metropolitan Town with a strong village character, set in a high-quality harbour environment and in close proximity to Ringaskiddy employment area. Urban Expansion Area of Shannon Park. Potential Residential Yield: 2380 (includes Shannon Park UEA 1,000 units) As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Enhanced public transport connectivity- CMATS • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Passage West Passage West is an important residential area based around excellent recreational facilities, harbour setting and greenway. Potential Residential Yield: 890 As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas • Enhanced public transport connectivity- CMATS • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. Other Existing Metropolitan Settlements Other existing settlements in the metropolitan area as determined in Core Strategies. Distribution of growth to adhere to integrated land use and transport planning and CMATS. As per Ch 3 Objective on investment for holistic infrastructure for metropolitan areas. • Investment in retrofitting infrastructure and services (physical, social and recreational) to improve quality of life for communities. • Enhanced public transport connectivity- CMATS
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES259 Investment in the creation of ‘place’, access to talent and the presence of an innovative and smart economy are key factors to realising the potential of the Cork Metropolitan Area. Internationally and nationally, the trend is increasingly toward urban areas of scale and concentrations of economic activity. The following key elements inform business location choices: • Critical mass in population; • Connectivity and access are paramount – nationally and internationally - enabled by physical and technology infrastructures with capacity resilience and quality. This has become even more critical in a post-Brexit environment; • World class economic infrastructures and competitive services with capacity, resilience and quality; • Third level infrastructures, access to skills and to research, development and innovation; • Availability of property solutions – including ‘readyto-go’ commercial properties, ‘landing spaces’, coworking spaces and flexible property solutions1 and affordable housing; • Effective and Integrated public transport networks within and between cities and urban areas; • Co-location or dynamic clustering plays a role, for example, in the agri-food sector, enterprises will seek to locate close to local suppliers of produce. Enabling connectivity and linkages within and between suppliers and purchasers, between enterprises and higher education institutions is an important consideration for the NPF, including quality of life factors and sense of place. • Strong track record with established clusters of enterprise The delivery of the elements that attract business and enterprise depends on identifying and understanding the main economic drivers and removing obstacles to realising their full potential. The Cork Metropolitan Area meets these key elements for business location choice. However, there is a requirement to continually improve and enhance these requirements in order to compete internationally for investment by enterprises. The diversification of industry and the development of clusters will increase economic resilience and reduce overall risk. By developing industrial clusters, benefits such as lower production costs, increased innovation among related businesses and increased colocation of similar and supporting businesses can be realised. Working together, companies can be more innovative, create more jobs and register more international trademarks and patents than they would alone. The EU Cluster Portal1 provides tools and information on key European initiatives, actions and events for clusters with the aim of creating more world-class clusters across the EU. Cork (City and County) has a strong record in fostering collaboration between stakeholders, economic growth performance, the development of clusters and attracting international investment. As of 2018, with 169 overseas companies employing c38, 870, there are strong clusters in technology and ICT, life science (pharma, bio-pharma and med-tech), financial and business services, engineering and an international track record in attracting global leaders such as Apple, Dell EMC, Pfizer, J & J, PepsiCo, BNY, and Stryker inter alia. There are opportunities to enhance and strengthen several different sectors including a European Tech Cluster in the Cork City. Large scale and high value manufacturing operations and associated employment are important enterprise strengths and assets across the Cork Metropolitan Area with many global companies in technology, engineering, life sciences and food and beverages. 8.0 | Employment and Enterprise 8.1 | Introduction 8.2 | Cork Metropolitan Area Strengths in attracting FDI, Economic Resilience and Clusters 1. Including lease terms, ability to scale/re-size, parking facilities, shared services, etc 2. https://ec.europa.eu/growth/industry/policy/cluster_en
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES260 The sectoral strengths of the Cork Metropolitan Area also extend to energy and maritime, agriculture food and beverage, agri-tech, culture and arts, leisure and tourism, research and education. Established business networks and clustering, higher education, skills pool and innovation, international airport (over 50 international destinations), Tier 1 Port, vibrant city centre, quality of life potential with access to metropolitan and wider Cork amenities are some of the key attributes leading to this success. Further investment addressing the key infrastructures to improve efficient access, develop enterprise property assets, achieve strong placemaking and establish a platform for international and indigenous growth is essential to build upon this strong position for national economic growth. Example locations of recent take ups include One Albert Quay, Lavitts Quay, City Gate Park Mahon, Barrack Square Ballincollig, Cork Airport Business Park, Eastgate, , and Apple located in Hollyhill. The Cork Metropolitan Area is a location for high-tech industry, securing its place in the global digital arena through projects enhancing international highspeed digital connections such as the Hibernia Express subsea cable line located at Cork Internet Exchange and the Ireland-France Subsea Cable. Collaboration is driving innovation and success in the Cork Metropolitan Area’s digital and green future transition, such as Tyndall, Nimbus, MaREI, IT@Cork, Energy Cork, Cork Innovates, Cork Smart Gateway, and CEIA. Global trends point to the need for hybrid/blended skills sets where technology innovates across all industries. Future growth will be through innovations in the existing sectoral strengths in the metropolitan area, the emergence of the marine economy, global trends in the internet of things, artificial intelligence, convergence, 3D printing, autonomous things, cyber security, space science, for example. Manufacturing sectors will need to embrace disruptive technologies. The role of vibrant indigenous enterprise and local enterprise growth (though Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices), in addition to IDA Ireland are critical to the future successful economic uplift of all communities and locations in the metropolitan area, assisting enterprise growth where the platform and environment is prepared and supportive of local entrepreneurship. The following objectives for learning and innovation, enterprise infrastructure and digital infrastructure support strong enterprise growth in the Cork Metropolitan Area (see also objectives in Ch 4 – A Strong Economy which apply to the metropolitan area). Enterprise Support, Education and Access to Talent a. To seek investment into infrastructure and facilities that sustainably drives the role of Higher Education Institutes (such as UCC, CIT transitioning to the Munster Technological University with IT Tralee), other institutions, research and innovation centres and enterprise agency research and incubator facilities as catalysts for economic growth in the Cork Metropolitan Area and wider region. b. To seek investment to support the sustainable delivery of strategic plans and initiatives of IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the Local Enterprise Offices, South West Regional Skills Forums and the South West Regional Enterprise Plan in strengthening enterprise assets fostering competitive locations and conditions for enterprise growth in the Cork Metropolitan Area. Cork MASP Policy Objective 10
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