New park near Nash’s Boreen?
Land between Kilmore Heights and Nash’s Boreen have been identified as the most suitable location for a new park on the north-west side of Cork city.
A report furnished to councillors during question time at Monday’s Cork City Council meeting gave details about the need for a park on the northwest side of the city.
It came after Fianna Fáil Cllr Tony Fitzgerald asked about the current status of what he called 'the North West Regional Park'.
David Joyce, Director of Services, Roads and Environment Operations said that City Development Plan 2015 – 2021 identifies the need for a city park for the northwest of the city and recommends that it be close to existing residential areas to ensure maximum usage and benefit to the community.
He said that the park should provide a wide variety of both passive and active recreation facilities and incorporate existing landscape features and amenities as appropriate.
He confirmed: “The lands between Kilmore Heights and Nash’s Boreen have been identified as the most suitable location for the park. These lands satisfy the criteria of being close to existing residential and commercial areas and have good existing landscape features and established amenities.
“The total area measures approximately 16 hectares, however, the council own less than four hectares which unfortunately is only capable of providing facilities similar to those at Gerry O’Sullivan Park. Attempts to acquire the remaining lands some years ago were unsuccessful, however, the council will attempt to pursue this again during 2021.”
He also said that in the meantime, draft proposals will be prepared for the lands in council ownership along Kilmore Heights and these will be presented to ward members in early 2021 for consideration.
“The draft proposals will make provision for extending the park northwards should the council be successful in acquiring the additional lands. Provision to advance the development of the park will be included in the 2021 Parks Capital Programme for consideration,” concluded Mr Joyce.