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Waterways Ireland is starting to plot what, exactly, should be built on its lands at Grand Canal Basin
It is in the process of procuring "preliminary property development advice" for City Block 19, said John Tolan, its marketing and development controller.
Waterways Ireland cools on plan for sauna at Grand Canal Basin graving docks, considers working dry docks instead
Opened in the 18th century, the graving docks are part of Ringsend’s Georgian maritime heritage, says Rachel Lopez of the Ringsend and District Historical Society.
With whitewater rafting out, groups push for lido or soccer pitch at George’s Dock
Councillors say it’ll probably be used for something water-related – and that they haven’t ruled out a lido yet, despite what a council spokesperson said.
It’s time to wind up the Docklands Strategic Development Zone, says oversight forum
But it is unlikely that councillors would back that, says one local representative.
In the Docklands, the site where the council plans to build Chocolate Park is still just a fenced-off vacant lot
“If you put up a goal post kids could use it. Or just open it and people would sit there at lunch,” says Phil Bustard, who works in the area.
To Redesign the City’s South Campshire, the Council Is Asking Dubliners for Ideas
It’s running a public consultation on how to improve the public space along the Liffey riverfront from the Samuel Beckett Bridge to Britain Quay.
Why a Docklands Apartment Complex Is Facing a Runaway Gas Bill
Hanin Faqin says she’s showering in the gym, and too scared to turn on her heating in the Custom House Square complex.
One Man Works to Mark the Graves of Great Shamrock Rovers Players Long Passed
But for Robert Goggins to put up a gravestone for defender James Syms, he first needs to find a living relative.
Council Briefs: Setting Up a New District Heating Company, and Repairing a Medieval Church in Finglas
These were among the issues that Dublin city councillors discussed at recent meetings.
A Docklands Group Co-write Songs for the Area
They are old and young, choir singers, musical theatre aficionados, and former dock workers.
In the Docklands, the Council Teams up with Google to Revamp Barrow Street
While the council sees such partnerships as an opportunity, some councillors are wary about whether they’ll lead to certain areas of the city being favoured over others.
Fáilte Ireland Tells Councillors About Its Plans to Draw More Tourists to the Docklands
Several councillors welcomed the plans – but raised issues around gentrification, and the lack of a role for councillors in feeding into, or overseeing, tourism plans.