Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 December 2022
37. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the status of the progress with the City Edge project, funded under call 1 of the urban regeneration and development fund; the way the project has evolved in a statutory plan; the level of financial and other support from him; and the level of commitment from various State agencies to deliver key infrastructure. [61235/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe City Edge Project is a joint initiative between South Dublin County Council (SDCC) and Dublin City Council (DCC). A non-statutory Strategic Framework has been published jointly by DCC and SDCC and is available online at www.cityedge.ie. Section 12.7 of the Framework addresses the proposed funding for delivery of this ambitious project.
My Department has funded studies and analyses by DCC and SDCC under Call 1 Category B of the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) which informed the Strategic Framework which has been published. The City Edge project is an ambitious long term regeneration project which will require support and funding from many Government Departments and Agencies over the coming decades. The Strategic Framework will inform the preparation of a future statutory plan for the development of the area.
The following table sets out the applications made and funding approved by my Department under the URDF programme for the City Edge project by SDCC and DCC.
|
Sponsoring Authority |
Project Title |
Description |
URDF Support |
Status |
|
DCC |
Naas Road LAP lands |
Funding for a study relating to the barriers to development of these key lands in the Naas Road, Local Area Plan. |
187,500 |
Completed |
|
DCC |
Park West/Cherry Orchard Industrial Lands Analysis |
A detailed analysis of the primarily industrial lands at Park West / Cherry Orchard to scope their development potential for high density residential and employment uses taking into account Project Ireland 2040 which prioritises compact growth within cities. |
140,625 |
Completed |
|
SDCC |
Naas Road/Ballymount |
Funding for a range of studies to develop a plan led approach with a view to the development of these brownfield lands into a sustainable, vibrant mixed use urban quarter. |
569,953 |
Completed |
My Department will continue to engage with DCC and SDCC in the next stages of the City Edge project's development.
