The following are some examples of projects identified in the National Development Plan (NDP) in the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area 35 .
NDP and Limerick-Shannon MASP
Limerick Regeneration Programme
• The NDP states that in line with the 2015 A National Aviation Policy for Ireland, the roles of Shannon International Airport as key tourism and business gateways for their regions, and particularly about the development of niche markets, will be supported • Shannon Group through its subsidiaries Shannon Airport Authority (SAA), Shannon Commercial Enterprises and Shannon Heritage have plans to invest more than €150 million in its capital programme to 2022. This includes €100 million for the development of the property portfolio, designed to deliver high quality advanced manufacturing, warehousing and office space solutions. Also included is the construction of a wide body paint hangar at Shannon International Airport to encourage the development of the International Aviation Services Centre (IASC) at Shannon as well as plans for the €10 million redevelopment of Bunratty Castle in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.
Current Status: In progress. Estimated Cost: €170 million. Estimated Completion Date: 2023 TheNDP states that therewill be continued investment in the Limerick Regeneration Programme to see the completion of works identified in the 2013 Limerick Regeneration Framework Implementation Plan with the delivery of some 400newhomes and the upgrading of 900 homes across the areas of Moyross, Southill, BallinacurraWeston and St Mary’s Park. A programme of social and economic initiatives will also be advanced over the coming years. The scheme is scheduled for completion by 2023.
Airports and Ports
• Shannon Foynes Port Company will invest €27 million towards capacity extension works at the Port. The Shannon Foynes Port Company’s Infrastructure Development Programme will consist of a jetty expansion programme, the joining of the East and West Jetties and the infill behind, land purchase and site development at Foynes considering the land bank shortage at Foynes Port and the Foynes Rail Reinstatement.
Limerick-Shannon MASP Policy Objective 5
National Enablers a. It is an objective to deliver the investment priorities as identified in the NDP for the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area and to seek progress and co- ordination between the principal stakeholders for the delivery of the priorities as identified in the NPF. Identification of suitable sites for regeneration and development should be supported by a quality
site selection process that addresses environmental concerns. b. It is an objective to implement innovative and collaborative projects through funding mechanisms such as the Urban Regeneration and Development, Rural Regeneration and Development, Climate Action and Disruptive Technologies funds.
35. Some projects outside of the Limerick-Shannon Metropolitan Area are referenced as it is considered that they have a strong link to the MASP area. For a complete listing of all projects please refer to the National Development Plan (NDP).
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