Cork Trader Says He Will Have To Shut His Doors If the Events Centre Doesn't Get Off The Ground
Fears have been expressed that a new planning application will stall the proposed construction start date
It's make or break for one Cork trader situated opposite the site of the proposed Events Centre who says it's highly likely he'll be shutting his doors if the project doesn't get off the ground as planned this year.
I spoke to traders about the Events Centre.James Brown of Ziggy’s bar says he’s considering closing if it doesn’t start soon.These premises(pictured)near the site currently unused.Other traders are also concerned https://t.co/sZ6ofnLhBL @chickfoods @Bricklanecork @SOMACOFFEECOLTD pic.twitter.com/RGgsTmI0Q4
— Fiona O'Donovan (@FionaRedFM) May 24, 2018
It's after the chief executive of the projects' contractors BAM, confirmed yesterday that a change in planning means the Events Centre is facing another delay and it will be tight to try and meet the construction start date of the last quarter of this year.
Our Senior Reporter Fiona O'Donovan has more for RedFM News:
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