€244m Kildare Innovation Campus is granted planning permission

Planning permission has been granted by Kildare Co Council for the Kildare Innovation Campus (KIC) in Leixlip which has a construction value of €244m. 

The masterplan designed for the 72 hectare site will see the campus transform in three phases over the next 10 to 15 years into one of a state-of-the-art Science, Innovation and Technology campus. 

The development has the potential to substantially boost the economy of Kildare and the entire Mid East region.

When fully completed, the campus will create the potential for around 4,000 jobs, including existing businesses already located on the site. 

Under the plan, 60 per cent of the campus will comprise innovation, deeptech and science facilities.

The remaining 40 per cent will provide buildings for Information and communication technologies (better known as ICT), quantum computing and data centre related activity. 

The campus will be fully connected to the national grid and is committed to investing in increasing Ireland’s renewable energy provision both on and off- site through the installation of substantial solar PV and through power purchase agreements where required.

Harvested rainwater will enable energy and water efficient cooling systems, and the site is designed to incorporate best practice nature-based systems to manage water usage. 

Aligning with the Leixlip Local Area Plan, included is new local access following the construction of a pedestrian and cycle overpass of the M4 motorway. 

The planned activity on the newly developed site, subject to planning permission, will complement the activity of existing businesses on the campus.

Companies currently located there are HP, MGS, Nikon, DXC Technology and Cully Automation.