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New Bus Terminal, Colbert Station
There will be construction of a new pedestrian plaza and public drop-off point that will serve as a civic area for the city replacing the current car-park and disused fuel station on site. The train station’s existing toilet block will be demolished to make way for a new bus station and carpark.
General Overview
Project Status: Complete
Project Type: Transport
Project Start: 2014
Project Location: Limerick
Project Details
- Name: New Bus Terminal, Colbert Station
- Owner: Bus Éireann
- Location: Limerick
- When site was acquired: Existing State Ownership (CIÉ)
- Estimated project cost (€): Total of €21 million (€16.8 million for new terminal + €3.7million for development of plaza)
- Funding Allocated (€) & Source of funds: TBC
- Estimated Project Completion Date: Dec-23
- Date Page Last Updated: 12.01.2024
Preliminary Phases Status
Preliminary Phases
| Phase | Start Date | Finish Date | Phase Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Conception | May-14 | complete |
Tendering Phases
| Phase | Start Date | Finish Date | Phase Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tendering & Appointment Planning Services | complete |
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| Tendering & Appointment Construction | Apr-21 | Mar-22 | complete |
Planning Phases
| Phase | Start Date | Finish Date | Phase Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterplanning / planning design | May-14 | complete |
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| Planning Submission & Approval | Sep-14 | Nov-14 | complete |
Construction Phases
| Phase | Start Date | Finish Date | Phase Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commencement of works on site | Jun-22 | complete |
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| Project Completion | Dec-23 | complete |
The bus terminal opened in January 2024 |



