The €800,000 redevelopment of Store Street will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Paddy Bourke, tomorrow at 10am.

The Store Street Plaza has been designed as a user-friendly space, with a unique sculpture at its centre.

The plaza, designed by Costin Associates, is completed with Chinese silver granite paving, edged with limestone spheres, lighting and five evergreen trees. This enhances the central space surrounded by Busaras, the Corononers Court, Store Street Garda Station, Hotel Issac and the Luas Stop.

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Scáthán meaning mirror, is the title of the sculpture. The name is inspired by the action of light on reflective surfaces and its proximity to the Liffey. Scáthán was designed by Robert McColgan.

"The new Store Street Plaza, with its extended vistas stretching in every direction, will be a distinct focal point in this burgeoning part of Dublin." the Lord Mayor commented.

The City Council has thanked the major sponsors of the sculpture: The Isaacs Group; Ulster Bank; Brian O'Donnell and Dr. Mary Patricia O'Donnell; and Bennett (Construction) Limited.

The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) made a contribution towards the project. The support of an Garda Siochana and the assistance of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland has also been acknowledged.

(GK/JM)