Pairc Ui Chaoimh redevelopment granted planning permission
April 24, 2014
The new look Pairc Ui Chaoimh
The redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh has moved a step closer after it was confirmed the project has been granted planning permission by Cork City Council.
The county board confirmed the news this evening.
The €67 million project will see a complete revamp of the existing stadium to accommodate 45,000 spectators, the redevelopment and roofing of both stands, the incorporation of new dressing rooms, a pre-match warm up area, medical facilities, restaurants, meeting and conference rooms, media facilities, museum, new and additional turnstiles, the elimination of the existing stadium "tunnels" and the creation of new access and egress points for spectators.
A Centre of Excellence, which will include an all-weather pitch, gymnasium, dressing rooms, video, performance assessment and rehab facilities, is also planned.
It is expected to take two years to complete.
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