Punch's Cross Development To Go Ahead

Poxyshamrock

The Development on the Site of the old Esso Station and John Moloney at Punch's Cross is to go ahead. It caused some controversy earlier on in the year but it looks as if its all been sorted.

billy the squid

Any renders of it availible?

Limerick Dude

Whats going to be put in there?

jonski

Lets try and keep in mind the most important thing here , where is 4 star gonna go ? not too far away I hope .

sioda

God i hope we dont get another hotel

hobie

Whats going to be put in there?

A bit from " The Limerick Blogger" a couple of months ago ....

http://thelimerick.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_thelimerick_archive.html
(scroll down the page a little ....)

The plans to redevelop the former site of John Moloney's Honda dealers and Chawkes Esso service station (marked on the map in dark blue) has caused uproar amongs local residents.

Planning permission has been submitted to Limerick City council to demolish both the car dealership and filling station, and to build a 4000 square metre development containing five retail units, betting office, restaurant with take-away facilities, office and a three-storey basement car-park with capacity for 460 cars.

The residents, who are living on Edward Street, claim that with people coming and going to the take-away, the area will become attractive for those wishing to partake in anti-social behaviour. They also believe that they will suffer a reduction in natural light as a result of the development.

The residents have also received the support of Defence Minister, Willie O'Dea.

"The location of a take-away and outdoor seating within yards of a residential area is a recipe for anti-social behaviour and 460 car spaces will add hugely to the chaotic situation that is an everyday occourance at Punches Cross. On top of this, will be the continual flow of delivery vehicles at all hours of the day and night to a service yard located directly opposite to residential homes." the minister told the Limerick Post newspaper.

More news to follow shortly from "The Limerick Blogger" , I'm sure ....

billy the squid

hobie wrote:

A bit from " The Limerick Blogger" a couple of months ago ....

http://thelimerick.blogspot.com/2006_06_01_thelimerick_archive.html
(scroll down the page a little ....)



More news to follow shortly from "The Limerick Blogger" , I'm sure ....

One of the objectors to the development works in Willie O Dea's clinic, it was reported not long after that story in the Limerick Leader.

Limerick City Council's website is about as stable as the Thai government, trying to find more info on the planning application is like getting blood from a stone.

Poxyshamrock

Sisk have been contracted for the site in early 2007. John Moloney is apparently moving out to the Tipperary Road.

billy the squid

@Poxyshamrock

Have there been any renders published of the development.

Poxyshamrock

nope, dont think so!