Next stage of Limerick development road opens

THE second stage of the Mungret Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) road has been officially opened.

The road is designed to unlock 59.6 hectares of land for development.

The development includes approximately 1,900 housing units, mixed use development at Mungret College, a new secondary school, development of Mungret GAA and Dooneen Athletics Clubs as well as a network of public spaces and safe walking and cycling routes.

With an estimated cost of €28 million, this project is primarily funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, along with contributions from the National Transport Authority and Limerick City and County Council.

Stage 1 comprised of the construction of 300 metres of road from R510 into Mungret Gate and facilitated the construction of 203 housing units.

The construction of a further 1,700 houses will be facilitated by the completion of Stage 2 (1,610 metres) and Stage 3 (600 metres).

Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald Mitchell welcomed the official opening saying, "The Mungret LIHAF road Stage 2 brings us significantly closer to providing homes for hundreds more families in a welcoming and sustainable setting with easy access to local amenities providing a better quality of life.

"By prioritising pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, we are creating safer, healthier, and more liveable neighbourhoods for generations to come. "