€70m Páirc Uí Chaoimh revamp to boost local economy
A revamp of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is expected to deliver a €22m boost to the local economy. It comes after a plans for a €70m upgrade to Páirc Uí Chaoimh were given the green light by the council. The GAA has welcomed the decision to grant permission to the upgrade development will create 400 direct and indirect construction jobs as well as providing a boost to the local economy. It is hoped work on the two-year project will begin by September. The revamp of the stadium will include redevelopment and roofing of both stands; development of new dressing rooms, restaurants, meeting and conference rooms, media facilities, a museum, as well as new and additional turnstiles. A centre of excellence which will include a full-size all-weather pitch and capacity is set to be extended to 45,000. Plans for the revamp, which is an integral part of the redevelopment of Cork’s Marina Park, have however caused concern among locals. It is feared traffic management, litter, and public order control issues could arise - however efforts are being made to address these issues.
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