How would you protect the canal on your site?
Based on our recent visit to our masterplan site, i figured that this little humpback bridge deserved its own little post just for how pretty it looks! I believe one of our major planning issues for the site is how to treat the royal canal and the tranquility of it! Any suggestions on possible solutions...
Transport plan would transform green
I can’t say I’m a major fan of the look of the new green with the lovely mature trees removed. But I suppose it is a necessary evil in order to get these much need projects off the ground. Maybe some new trees can be planted and it will look as fantastic as it does...
Dublin height focus of planning debate
Decisions made this week by Dublin city councillors will determine the height and scale of future developments, writes FRANK MACDONALD WHETHER NEW buildings in Dublin should be relatively high or low has become the most contentious issue confronting councillors as they begin a series of special meetings today to deal with the draft Dublin City Development...
No water reserves in Dublin – report
WATER SUPPLY in the greater Dublin area is on a knife-edge, with demand likely to outstrip available reserves within a few years, according to a report prepared by consultants for seven local authorities. The capital has no strategic reserves of water when it should have 10-20 per cent reserves at a minimum, while existing sources...
Poolbeg incinerator developers seek meeting with Cowen
It looks as if the Poolbeg Incinerator row is going to turn into a major political quagmire in the not so distant future! THE DEVELOPERS of the €350 million incinerator proposed for Poolbeg in Dublin, which is opposed by Minister for the Environment John Gormley, have requested a meeting with Taoiseach Brian Cowen. Scott Whitney, president...
Bog in Offaly chosen as proposed site for reservoir
Tim O’Brien from the IrishTimes: A 500-ACRE bog in Co Offaly has been chosen as the proposed site for an “eco water park and reservoir” as part of Dublin City Council’s plan to pump water from the river Shannon. The council is proposing a €540 million, Government-funded project which would supply 350 million litres of...
Cowen urged to ‘show his hand’ on Dublin incinerator
TAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen has been challenged to “show his hand” over the Poolbeg incinerator and declare whether it is Government policy to allow it proceed or to be scrapped. Fine Gael environment spokesman Phil Hogan said that it was now incumbent on Mr Cowen to state his position on the planned Dublin regional waste incinerator....
Gormley rejects Poolbeg claims
Minister for the Environment John Gormley has rejected as “scaremongering” and “absolute nonsense” claims that the State will face massive EU fines for landfill waste if the controversial Poolbeg incinerator does not go ahead. The Minister also said he would this week receive the report of the “authorised officer” he appointed in March to examine...
Cork to get localised flood defences
NEW MEASURES to reduce the risk of flooding in Cork city could be in place within 18 months, according to Cork city manager Joe Gavin, following confirmation that the OPW is to appoint consultants to oversee the project. Mr Gavin confirmed the OPW had opted for localised flood defences on the Lee upstream of Cork...
Flower power to yield €15,000 windfall
FARMERS ARE to receive Government payments of up to €15,000 annually for producing wild, rare flowers such as the Mountain Aven and the Spring Gentian. Described as a “unique” scheme yesterday by Burren Irish Farmers’ Association chairman Michael Davoren, the plan is part of a joint €4 million Department of Agriculture and Department of the...
Engineers Ireland – Urge Public to conserve water
Ireland needs to reach a stage where everybody in society feels responsible for the management of the water on their property rather than thinking it is solely a local authority issue, a conference in Cork heard today. Kevin Murray, who has worked as a consultant engineer for 20 years, told the Engineers Ireland annual conference...
€3m e-town project for Tarbert, Kerry
SHANNON DEVELOPMENT has launched an eight-house, €3 million live/work housing project in Tarbert, Co Kerry, on the Shannon estuary. Its promoters have declared it the State’s first “e-town” project. Launched yesterday, the development, which is near a planned natural gas hub, offers an ideal work-life balance, according to Shannon Development. Prices for the architect-designed homes...
