Positive updates on multiple transformative infrastructure projects in Cork, which are currently making 'significant progress', have been provided by city council.

The next and final phase of the Marina Park project is steadily moving forward. Key developments include: The path to the Atlantic Pond amphitheatre nearing completion, the installation of a new elevated tree walkway structure, upgrades to footpaths around Atlantic Pond and Holland Park and repairs to existing folly stonework and brickwork. Early work has also begun on the new playground. 

As this continues, work will start on the boathouse in Holland Park. Additionally, playground equipment is being installed and stairs and pathways at the Atlantic Pond will be built, alongside the new timber deck bridge. 

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A long-term ambition of Cork City Council, the completed 70 acre park will be six times larger than Fitzgerald's Park and equivalent in size to Dublin Zoo.

Meanwhile, in the city centre, progress is continuing on the redevelopment of Bishop Lucey Park and Tuckey Street, bringing significant enhancement to the public realm. 

At Bishop Lucey Park, the cleaning and restoration of the surrounding walls and the historic stone entrance gate on Grand Parade has been completed and a central feature of the project, renovations to the medieval city wall, are also finished.

Drainage work is ongoing at both the Bishop Lucey Park site and Tuckey Street, and a new tower structure has been constructed at the South Main Street entrance. In the coming weeks, a concrete bench will be installed around existing trees, new steps will be installed at Tuckey Street and South Main Street, and drainage work will continue, alongside preparations for the base of the existing fountain. 

The  Grand Parade Quarter project will see a complete renewal of the area around the southern gateway to the medieval city, connecting the Grand Parade and a series of historic lanes, streets and Bishop Lucey Park with the south channel of the River Lee and the city centre business core.