A multi-million euro shopping centre in Limerick is set to get the nod from city authorities, according to media reports.

Reports have suggested that Mayor John Gilligan, councillor Kevin Kiely and a planning official have all backed the Opera Centre plans, and are now awaiting City Manager Tom Mackey to sign-off on the application, when he returns from holiday.

The €350m scheme was first proposed back in 2005, since then redesigned plans have incorporated four new buildings.

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The revised application, featuring ‘The Granary’ building, was lodged in May and now looks set to get the go-ahead.

Earlier this week, Councillor Kiely, who sits on the planning strategic policy committee, confirmed he was aware of intentions to grant permission.

However, before the news was made public, Mr Kiely said city officials needed to inform Regeneration Developments, a consortium of firms including Kerry developer Jerry O’Reilly.

The officials also needed to inform stakeholders in the facing Granary, and others, with a vested interest in the plans.

The massive Opera shopping scheme will become the biggest in the Mid West’s, with more than 38,000 square meters of space.

The building scheme is expected to take three years to complete, however mooted tenants include Marks and Spencer, as well as a food court and pub.

(PR/KMcA)