The Irish Times

The multibillion euro regeneration of Cork docklands will require public sector investment of some €900 million over 20 years to provide new bridges, a public transport system and upgrading of the road network, Cork city manager Joe Gavin has said. Cork City Council has identified the provision of at least two and possibly three new bridges across the river Lee as one of the main priorities in opening up the 400 acres of the city's south docklands for development. "We've identified suitable locations for two of the bridges, one at the Skew Bridge in Tivoli linking the Lower Glanmire Road and the area near Páirc Uí Chaoimh and then a second site is at Water Street nearer the city," Mr Gavin said. "The bridge at the Skew Bridge would give the access that we want to the docklands. It will cost €80 million and we've made a submission to Government for funding of €60 million with the city council providing the balance - we hope to have a decision on that in February.