Works ongoing at city park

The redevelopment of Bishop Lucey Park is about a third of the way there, it came to light this week.

The scheme contractor, Cumnor Construction Ltd, commenced work on the Bishop Lucey Park project in mid-April following completion of the enabling works contract which included archaeological investigations, surveying, removal and storage of material and park features.

This was revealed at Monday’s meeting of Cork City Council after Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy asked for an update on the ongoing works on the city centre park.

Gerry O’ Beirne, Director of Services, Infrastructure Development told Cllr McCarthy said the contractor has completed approximately 35% of the improvement works to date.

He explained: “This work includes tree protection measures, site clearance, fountain removal & refurbishment, stone and metalwork conservation, civil and structural works, drainage and underground services, construction of a new maintenance cabin etc.”

Work is also ongoing on archaeological and conservation measures to the old city wall, soft and hard landscaping, electrical installations and boundary restoration works.

“The overall construction programme is 18 months duration, and the park is on schedule for reopening to the public in late 2025. Members will be kept appraised of the ongoing progress in the interim,” Mr O’Beirne added.