Regional strategy (RSES) · Southern Region
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 | RSES61 Attributes • Connected on the strategic road network, Cork and Limerick-Shannon metropolitan areas, Tier 1 Port of Shannon Foynes, Shannon Estuary and wider Atlantic Economic Corridor • Rail network connectivity to Cork, Dublin and Limerick via Mallow • Kerry International Airport c.20km from Tralee with flight service to Dublin, UK and Europe • Fenit Port (c.13km from Tralee), a significant freight export and marina asset • Part of the Kerry Hub Knowledge Triangle, networked with Killarney and Killorglin • Advanced technology building for FDI, Kerry Technology Park and other property solutions • High skills base from both the Institute of Technology Tralee transitioning with CIT to become the Munster Technological University • Hubs for business innovation, including Tom Crean Business Centre • Strong inter-agency co-operation, business networks and collaboration with academia driving successful initiatives, including the European Entrepreneurial Region Award and Regional Enterprise Development Funds • On-going active town centre public realm and regeneration, including the EU-funded Island of Geese project • Greenway and blueway potential, such as the Tralee-Feint Greenway • Attractive location, offering high quality of life and urban coastal tourism while protecting its natural resources, has a focus on capitalising on assets, including the Wild Atlantic Way, Tralee Bay Nature Reserve, nearby beaches, hill walking, Kerry Camino, golf courses, and built tourism infrastructure, as well as being gateway to the Dingle Peninsula • Health infrastructure, including University Hospital Kerry and Bons Secours Key Infrastructural Requirements i. Strengthened inter-regional connectivity on the N21/N69, N22, N72 and connections to N20/M20 and N71 corridors ii. Strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in rail infrastructure to ensure continued renewal and high level maintenance to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity iii. North and West Tralee Relief Roads (iv) R558 Tralee to Fenit Port iv. Smarter/active travel initiatives and other transport measures through a Local Transport Plan v. Water and wastewater treatment vi. Flood relief Tralee a. To sustainably strengthen the role of Tralee as a selfsustaining regional economic driver, key settlement in the Kerry Hub Knowledge Triangle and on the Atlantic Economic Corridor and build on inherent strengths as an administrative capital, centre of skills and education, innovation, enterprise growth, culture and tourism accessible to regional airport, port, rail and strategic road network assets; b. To seek investment to sustainably support strengthening these attributes and infrastructure subject to the outcome of the planning process and environmental assessments, including key interregional connectivity (transport networks and digital) on the strategic road network to the Cork and Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Areas, the Atlantic Economic Corridor and the Kerry Hub Knowledge Triangle; c. To strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in existing rail infrastructure and seek investment for improved infrastructure and services to ensure its continued renewal and maintenance to high level in order to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity; d. Future growth of the town should be planned for on a phased basis in consultation with the local authority and Irish Water to ensure that sufficient wastewater capacity is accounted for and that further growth avoids negative impacts on the nutrient sensitive Lee Estuary; e. To support higher and further education and training investment, and investment in the development of IT Tralee’s campus and R&D facilities; f. To support the regeneration of opportunity sites, such as the Island of Geese, Fels Point, and underused, vacant or derelict town centre lands for residential and enterprise development to facilitate population and employment growth; g. To support the development and delivery of infrastructure for the delivery of additional employment through modern office, enterprise and manufacturing space; h. To support Tralee as an urban coastal tourism destination while protecting the natural resources on which it relies. RPO 15
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES62 Education Attainment: All Third Level Mode of Travel to Work Tralee StateSouthern Region 29.8% 33.4% 30.3% 23,691 POPULATION 3.7% UP State 0% Tralee 2.9% UP Southern Region Population Change 2011 - 2016 Housing Vacancy* *Excluding Holiday Homes StateTralee Southern Region 13.7% 9.6% 9.1% 12,517 TOTAL JOBS 1.494 Ratio Jobs to Resident Workers 64.9% 4% 23.3% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Tralee 70% 7.8% 13.5% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Southern Region 62.4% 12.9% 16.6% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling State
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES64 Key Town Wexford Town With a population of 20,188 and 11,961 jobs recorded in 2016, Wexford is a regional centre for education, retail, health and public services. The strategic location of Wexford Town in relation to Rosslare Europort is significant in the context of extension of the Dublin-Belfast Corridor to establish the Eastern Corridor to Rosslare Europort . The development of Rosslare and access routes to the port will be of national strategic importance for the State, particularly post-Brexit. The town has a vibrant arts and cultural sector with the National Opera House, Wexford Arts Centre and annual festivals.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES65 Attributes • Good connectivity with N11/M11 Motorway to Dublin, National Roads to Carlow, Waterford and Cork/Limerick and Rail links to Dublin • International gateway for the Region and the State with Rosslare Europort, a port of national significance for freight and passenger ferries • Major employment centre for finance, life sciences, technology, retail and tourism • Centre for Higher Education with IT Carlow Campus in Wexford Town • Located in Ireland’s Ancient East, Wexford is an important base for tourists with significant attractors including the National Opera House, Vinegar Hill 1798 Site, Hook Lighthouse, Irish National Heritage park, Dunbrody Famine Ship, and JFK Arboretum, Johnstown Castle Estate • Recreational Assets of extensive coast and access to beaches, Wexford Trails, Norman Way • Regional Centre for Healthcare with Wexford General Hospital & Ely Hospital Key Infrastructural Requirements i. Improving Wexford’s road infrastructure links within the region, in particular from Rosslare and Wexford to Waterford ii. Improvements to road connections - M11/M25 from Oilgate to Rosslare, the N30 and N80 iii. Strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in existing rail infrastructure to ensure its continued renewal and maintenance to high level in order to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity iv. Significant investment in port facilities at Rosslare Europort to accommodate larger RORO ships, improved capacity and facilities for freight handling (including rail freight) and improved amenities and services for passengers at the terminal v. Investment to support development of Trinity Wharf as a Strategic Employment Location vi. The upgrading and development of water supply and additional investment in wastewater infrastructure to support the economic development and anticipated growth of Wexford Wexford a. To strengthen the role of Wexford as a strategic location, a self-sustaining regional economic driver and Key Town on the Eastern Corridor. The RSES seeks to leverage its strategic location and accessibility to Rosslare Europort and to build upon its inherent strengths including digital connectivity, skills, innovation and enterprise, tourism, culture and retail services. b. To develop supporting industrial, commercial infrastructure and residential development in Wexford Town for the Port function at Rosslare Europort. c. To strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in existing rail infrastructure and seek investment for improved infrastructure and services including increased line speeds to ensure its continued renewal and maintenance to high level in order to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity including improved frequency and journey times; d. To support development of additional capacity at Rosslare Europort and provision of freight rail services and facilities to support sustainable increases in port operations; e. Support development of the Wexford Campus as part of the Multi-Campus TUSE is as a key driver for the economic and social development in the town with a focus on educational attainment and lifelong learning f. To support the delivery of the infrastructural requirements identified for Wexford subject to the outcome of the planning process and environmental assessments g. To improve the public realm and attractiveness of the Town Centre through urban regeneration of key locations h. Transport measures through a Local Transport Plan including retention and expansion of the town bus network, improvements to cycling and walking infrastructure and rural transport services into the town. RPO 16
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES66 Education Attainment: All Third Level Mode of Travel to Work Wexford StateSouthern Region 25.9% 33.4% 30.3% 20,188 POPULATION 3.7% UP State 0.6% Wexford 2.9% UPUP Southern Region Population Change 2011 - 2016 Housing Vacancy* *Excluding Holiday Homes StateWexford Southern Region 10.5% 9.6% 9.1% 11,961 TOTAL JOBS 1.551 Ratio Jobs to Resident Workers 65.9% 3.4% 24.1% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Wexford 70% 7.8% 13.5% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Southern Region 62.4% 12.9% 16.6% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling State
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- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES68 Key Town Clonmel Clonmel, the largest town in County Tipperary with a population of 17,140 and a significant employment location, is situated on the River Suir close to County Waterford. Clonmel is the main centre in a linear network of towns in South Tipperary (Carrick On Suir, Clonmel, Cahir, and Tipperary Town) that form part of the strategic inter-regional road and rail corridor between Waterford and Limerick with a combined population of 35,000. Clonmel is a vibrant and thriving town, a key regional centre for health social and cultural activities with a museum, arts centre, theatre, cinema and numerous sports clubs. The town plays host to regular lively festivals celebrating street theatre and music.
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES69 Attributes • Strategic Location on the Waterford-Limerick N24 and rail corridors with onward inter-regional linkages to Mid-West & South-West • Good access to Cork, Dublin, Shannon & Waterford Airports • Good international connectivity with direct access routes to the Ports of Waterford and Rosslare to the east and & Limerick-Foynes and Port of Cork to the west/south-west • Key support role of Clonmel to Waterford • Major Employment Centre with Total Jobs of 7,306 in 2016, including 3,500 FDI jobs and diverse employment sectors including Pharma, Life sciences and Food • Strategic Employment Land Banks including Ballingarrane Park • Centre for Higher Education at the LIT Clonmel Campus • Retail Centre for the surrounding towns and hinterland area • Tourist Centre for Ireland’s Ancient East & Munster Vales located on the River Suir Blueway and close to attractive upland and mountain scenery in the Knockmealdown Mountains • Recreational Assets of the River Suir Blueway and surrounding mountains • Important Regional Centre for Healthcare with South Tipperary General Hospital and St. Luke’s Psychiatric Hospital located in the town. Key Infrastructural Requirements i. Need to upgrade the N24 linking Limerick and Waterford to enhance east /west connectivity, which will be of benefit to Clonmel as a regional town ii. Investment in infrastructure on the Limerick- Waterford rail line to enable increased line speeds and frequency of services iii. Enhanced provision of bus services to enable improved inter-regional connectivity iv. Transport measures through a Local Transport Plan including continued investment enhancing sustainable transport modes, particularly walking and cycling in the town v. Urban regeneration funding package to develop a 4.5ha town centre site (Kickham Barracks) to enhance the Main Street area vi. Economic funding package for the further development of Ballingarrane Park as a Strategic Employment Location for Clonmel vii. Delivery of planned new water treatment plant to boost water supply for the town Clonmel a. To support Clonmel as a self-sustaining regional economic driver and as a key location for investment and choice in the region, to support the enhanced development of Clonmel based on its strategic location relative to Limerick-Shannon, Cork and Waterford MASP areas, as well as its role as a centre of employment and economic activity within the region; b. To develop Clonmel’s economic synergies and potential within the Limerick Waterford east west axis through improvements and upgrading of the N24 Waterford Limerick strategic route and improvements in public transportation; c. To strengthen ‘steady state’ investment in existing rail infrastructure and seek investment for improved infrastructure and services to ensure its continued renewal and maintenance to high level in order to provide quality levels of safety, service, accessibility and connectivity including improved frequency and journey times; d. To support planned place-making initiatives identified – redevelopment of Kickham Barracks and Clonmel Flights of Discovery; e. To support the continued development of Clonmel as a Tourist Centre in Irelands Ancient East and Munster Vales; f. To support the delivery of the infrastructural requirements identified for Clonmel subject to the outcome of the planning process and environmental assessments; g. It is an objective to continue to realise the potential economic benefits of higher education activity in Clonmel and to support existing higher education providers—noting also the potential collaboration with the future TUSE—in further enhancing the impact of higher education on the town and wider region. RPO 17
- Southern Regional Assembly | RSES70 Education Attainment: All Third Level Mode of Travel to Work Clonmel StateSouthern Region 27.8% 33.4% 30.3% 17,140 POPULATION 3.7% UP State -4.3% DOWN Clonmel 2.9% UP Southern Region Population Change 2011 - 2016 Housing Vacancy* *Excluding Holiday Homes StateClonmel Southern Region 8.5% 9.6% 9.1% 7,036 TOTAL JOBS 1.079 Ratio Jobs to Resident Workers 73.1% 4.1% 18% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Clonmel 70% 7.8% 13.5% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling Southern Region 62.4% 12.9% 16.6% Private Transport Public Transport Walking & Cycling State
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