Construction is now underway on the new Limerick Greenway Hub at Newcastle West Car Park, a €2 million development led by Priority Construction Ltd.

The project, designed by Fehily Timoney (FTCO), will deliver new facilities and improved infrastructure to support the growing number of visitors to the Greenway and the wider Newcastle West area.

Located on Station Road beside the Newcastle West Recycling Centre, the scheme includes a new public plaza, a signalised pedestrian and cycle crossing linking the Greenway to the Bishop's Court trail, upgraded landscaping, and extended parking for cars, bicycles, coaches, and electric vehicles. The works also provide benches, bike repair stations, drinking water points, and improved signage to enhance the overall experience for users.

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Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said the start of construction in Newcastle West represents "welcome recognition of the value of the Limerick Greenway as an attraction and public amenity." He added that the project "will improve connectivity and accessibility but will also create a welcoming gateway for visitors and locals alike."

The project, which received Part 8 planning approval in November 2022, is being funded through the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF) under the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, with funding approved in May 2024. The total project cost is €2,179,200 (including VAT).

This development follows the recent completion of the €2.48 million Greenway visitor hub at Rathkeale, marking another major investment in Limerick’s active travel and tourism infrastructure.