Cork City Council is teaming up with JCD Group to deliver a substantial cost-rental apartment scheme on the former Carey’s Tool Hire site on Albert Quay.
�The Railyard Apartments� will deliver 217 much-needed new homes at the heart of the city Docklands, consisting of a mix of studios, 1,2 and 3 bedroom units.
The scheme will consist of a landmark, slender 24 storey tower built to a high architectural standard on Albert Quay/Albert Street, which will step down to 12 storeys and then 9 storeys.
John Cleary of JCD Group said: �We are delighted to progress this project with Cork City Council to deliver badly needed affordable apartments, so close to the city centre and major public transport links. The development of apartments was our original vision for this site and following welcome State initiatives, these affordable units can now be delivered. The project will be known as The Railyard Apartments in recognition of the site�s history as a terminus for the Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway.�
The proposal includes an area on the ground floor which will be dedicated to exclusive use by both the local community and the arts.
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, said: �The Railyard Apartments development, is a project which will facilitate Cork City Docklands to continue to take a leading role in our City�s future as it has done in the past, delivering a vibrant place to live and work, and taking a dynamic approach to reimagining a historic site and location.
Brian Geaney, Deputy Chief Executive, Cork City Council added: �This highly sustainable project, at the gateway to the Docklands, demonstrates Cork City Council�s commitment to the delivery of affordable accommodation in highly accessible locations close to the city centre.
If planning is granted on the development, construction is expected to start early next year.
