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O’Connell Street Revitalisation

The O’Connell Street Revitalisation Project covers the area between the junctions with Denmark Street / Arthur’s Quay and Cecil Street / Lower Cecil Street. The overarching aim of the project is to enhance public realm and attractiveness through pedestrian, cycling and public transport.

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General Overview

Project Status: Complete

Project Type: Public Realm

Project Start: 2016

Project Location: Limerick

Project Details

  • Name: O'Connell Street Revitalisation
  • Owner: Limerick City & County Council
  • Location: O'Connell Street, Limerick City
  • When site was acquired: Public Ownership
  • Estimated project cost (€): €9 million
  • Funding Allocated (€) & Source of funds: €4m from the European Regional Development Fund’s S&E Regional Operational Programme 2014-20 Designated Urban Centres Grant Scheme and €4.5 million from call 1 of the URDF
  • Estimated Project Completion Date: Quarter 1 2023
  • Date Page Last Updated: 25.04.2023
  • Link to Website: https://www.limerick.ie/
  • Public consultations: Complete

Preliminary Phases Status

Preliminary Phases

Phase Start Date Finish Date Phase Status Comments
Project Conception 2016

complete

Tendering Phases

Phase Start Date Finish Date Phase Status Comments
Tendering & Appointment of Planning Services Apr-16 Oct-16

complete

Tendering & Appointment of Construction Services Jan-20 Dec-20

complete

Planning Phases

Phase Start Date Finish Date Phase Status Comments
Master Planning / Planning Design Jul-19

complete

Planning Submission & Approval Jul-19 Sep-19

complete

Construction Phases

Phase Start Date Finish Date Phase Status Comments
Commencement of Works on Site Mar-21

complete

Project Completion Est. June 2023

complete

Original estimated completion date; Q2 2022. Revised estimated completion date; Q3 2022. Revised estimated completion date; Q4 2022. Revised estimated completion date; Q1 2023. Revised estimated completion date end of April 2023. Revised completion date of May 2023. Final completion date of July 2023 - with snagging to take place afterwards