Cork City Council Acquires Historic Counting House for €35m to Build New Library
Cork City Council has completed the €35 million acquisition of the historic Counting House complex on South Main Street, marking a significant milestone in the city's urban regeneration efforts. This landmark purchase will see the 83,600 sq ft building transformed into Cork’s new central library, replacing the existing facility at Grand Parade. The reimagined space will be more than three times the size of the current library, featuring 300 study spaces, expanded sections for children and young adults, a music library, and areas for lectures, performances, and exhibitions. The project aims to honor the building's heritage while creating a vibrant civic attraction, drawing inspiration from similar transformations in cities like Helsinki and London. Supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, this initiative is part of a broader €47 million investment in the Grand Parade Quarter under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Officials, including Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy and Minister James Browne, hailed the development as a catalyst for culture, learning, business, and tourism in the city center. The property was purchased from JPDC Ltd, part of the BAM Contractors Limited Group.
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Cork City Council Acquires Historic Counting House for €35m to Build New Library
Cork City Council has completed the €35 million acquisition of the historic Counting House complex on South Main Street, marking a significant milestone in the city's urban regeneration efforts. This landmark purchase will see the 83,600 sq ft building transformed into Cork’s new central library, replacing the existing facility at Grand Parade. The reimagined space will be more than three times the size of the current library, featuring 300 study spaces, expanded sections for children and young adults, a music library, and areas for lectures, performances, and exhibitions. The project aims to honor the building's heritage while creating a vibrant civic attraction, drawing inspiration from similar transformations in cities like Helsinki and London. Supported by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, this initiative is part of a broader €47 million investment in the Grand Parade Quarter under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund. Officials, including Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy and Minister James Browne, hailed the development as a catalyst for culture, learning, business, and tourism in the city center. The property was purchased from JPDC Ltd, part of the BAM Contractors Limited Group.
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