The land being transferred by IDA Ireland to the LDA forms part of the North Blackpool-Kilbarry Expansion Area, one of the key locations identified to accommodate the growth requirements of Cork City to 2040.
This greenfield site has historically been earmarked for industrial use by IDA Ireland, in line with its core function to enable and deliver property solutions which support balanced regional development for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and indigenous clients of Enterprise Ireland. However, following a review as part of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, the site is now zoned for residential use, public open space and has been identified for long-term strategic development. IDA Ireland facilitated the LDA in identifying the Kilbarry North land as a suitable location for housing development which will complement IDA Ireland’s development lands to the south.
