Tuesday 8 January 2008

Potential multi-million euro development for Dingle

Garvey eyes Dingle as location for multi-million euro development

Planning is currently being sought at Emlagh in Dingle for a multi-million euro development by local businessman Tomás Garvey, includes the construction of a shopping and parking complex along with a large residential development at the entrance to the town.
Plans have been submitted to Kerry County Council by the Garvey Group and Bricklin Ltd for the development at the juncture of Mail Road and Emlagh on the Tralee side of Dingle.
If planning is granted at the site the project is anticipated for completion in the summer of 2009. The shopping complex outlined in the plan will cover almost 6,000 square feet and will be three storeys high. Garvey's Supervalu, which is currently located at Holyground will move there along with several other shop units, a restaurant and staff accommodations.
A large parking unit will also be included in the site if planning goes ahead with over 300 parking spaces for shopping and general usage in the town.
The plans also includes the proposed construction of 33 housing units made up of apartments and terraced housing at the Emlagh site, which is close to the waterfront where the Dingle Skellig Hotel is situated. Developers anticipated the creation of over 200 jobs if the project goes ahead. Plans for the development were submitted to Kerry County Council this week and a decision is anticipated in two months time. Submissions regarding the project will be accepted over the next five weeks.

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