The Land Development Agency (LDA) is to lodge plans for 285 new affordable homes at The Gasworks, Dock Road, Limerick. The homes are to be developed on land being acquired by the agency from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI).
The proposed development will include 142 one-bed, 127 two-bed and 16 three-bed apartments across three blocks ranging from one to eight storeys. The plans also include provisions for a new public plaza, landscaped gardens, communal spaces, play areas, retail units and a childcare facility. Existing heritage artefacts, including a freestanding limestone wall that faces onto Dock Road, will be retained and incorporated into the design.
Subject to approval, construction could begin in 2027 and will deliver much-needed cost rental and social housing in Limerick city. Well situated, the proposed development is located beside the Dock Clock and is less than a 15-minute walk from Limerick city centre. It is well serviced through existing bus links that connect to primary and secondary schools, the University of Limerick, the University Hospital Limerick and the Crescent Shopping Centre. The proposal also includes a provision for bicycle spaces and car park
spaces at surface level.
The submission of a planning application for this site marks a significant milestone for LDA delivery in Limerick. It follows on from the launch of cost rental homes at The Mills in Castletroy earlier this year.
John Coleman, Chief Executive, LDA, said: “Having worked extensively on the design process for this site, we are confident that this project, in a prime location near Limerick city centre, has the capacity to revitalise the area through the delivery of 285 much-needed affordable homes and amenities. “I want to recognise the ongoing collaboration between the LDA and GNI, as we collectively seek solutions to accelerate housing delivery.”
Ronan Galwey, Acting CEO, GNI, added: “Gas Networks Ireland is proud to support the LDA in addressing the critical challenge of affordable housing. The Limerick site is a prime example of how state bodies can work in partnership with the LDA to unlock the potential
of public land for the benefit of communities.”