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Official opening of Mungret LIHAF Road marks milestone in masterplan for Limerick development
Official Opening Mungret Road Stage 2 LIHAF, Minister of State, Kieran O’Donnell, Cllr. Gerald Mitchell Mayor of the City and County of Limerick together with representatives from Limerick City and County Council. Picture: Keith Wiseman
“Significant milestone” marked for Limerick with the official opening of Stage 2 of the Mungret Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) road
“Significant milestone” marked for Limerick with the official opening of Stage 2 of the Mungret Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) road.
The Mungret LIHAF road is designed to unlock 59.6 hectares of land for development of which 27.1 hectares is owned by Limerick City and County Council. The development includes approximately 1,900 housing units, mixed use development at Mungret College, a new secondary school, development of Mungret GAA and Dooneen Athletics Clubs as well as a network of public spaces and safe walking and cycling routes. The road includes pedestrian crossings, bus stops, bus lanes and bus priority at junctions.
With an estimated cost of €28 million, this project is primarily funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, along with contributions from the National Transport Authority and Limerick City and County Council.
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Stage 1 comprised of the construction of 300 metres of road from R510 into Mungret Gate and facilitated the construction of 203 housing units.
The construction of a further 1,700 houses will be facilitated by the completion of Stage 2 (1,610 metres) and Stage 3 (600 metres).
Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell welcomed the official opening saying, “The Mungret LIHAF road Stage 2 brings us significantly closer to providing homes for hundreds more families in a welcoming and sustainable setting with easy access to local amenities providing a better quality of life. By prioritising pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, we are creating safer, healthier, and more liveable neighbourhoods for generations to come.”
Performing the official opening, Minister of State, Kieran O’Donnell TD described the completion of Stage 2 of Mungret LIHAF road as a “significant milestone.”
The Minister added: “The Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) is a key element of the Government’s Housing for All plan and we are seeing it delivering for the people of Limerick here in Mungret. This innovative road scheme is opening up a large swathe of land for development, and we have now taken a crucial step towards the construction of a further 1,700 homes, with a range of tenure types, in a vibrant and interconnected community.”
Limerick Twenty Thirty DAC were appointed by the Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council, Dr Pat Daly, to undertake a Strategic Masterplan and Urban Design Strategy for development of the Mungret lands which was published in 2018.
Dr Daly says creating a sense of community is at the core of the masterplan: “Our vision is for the residents to enjoy convenient access to schools, workplaces, and local shopping areas by walking and cycling. The design prioritises freedom of movement, fostering a strong sense of community within a neighbourhood that remains interconnected with the advantages of urban living. This approach reduces dependence on cars and unnecessary trips, aligning closely with Limerick City and County Council’s sustainability objectives.”
The Chief Executive added: “We extend our gratitude to the consultants, Mott MacDonald Consulting Engineers, and the contractor, Sorensen Civil Engineering Ltd, for their expertise and dedication throughout the project. Additionally, we would like to thank the local landowners for their cooperation and support in facilitating the construction of this essential link road.”
The Stage 3 link to Patrickswell Road is currently at preliminary design and will be lodged for planning later in 2024.
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