{"id":447708,"date":"2026-05-14T01:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/447708\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:56:08","slug":"plans-unveiled-for-new-business-park-on-the-outskirts-of-limerick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/447708\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans unveiled for new business park on the outskirts of Limerick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PLANS have been unveiled for a brand new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/section\/460\/property\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">business<\/a> park on the edge of Limerick.<\/p>\n<p>City Business Park, which is located at the Dock Road just outside the city centre, will provide 200,000 square feet of space.<\/p>\n<p>The scheme is a speculative industrial development, meaning the warehouses are being built before any businesses have agreed to move in.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s believed to be the first development of this kind in the city in almost 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Cooper Developments, which itself is based in Dock Road, City Business Park will provide logistics and warehousing facilities.<\/p>\n<p>PICTURES: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/pictures---videos\/2078984\/pictures-limerick-writer-launches-book-which-addresses-stanley-kubrick-mystery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Limerick writer launches book which addresses Stanley Kubrick mystery<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All units are being developed on a \u2018to let\u2019 basis, with the developer citing sustained occupier demand for modern, flexible logistics space in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The buildings will be between 12 and 14 metres tall.<\/p>\n<p>They will have areas outside for deliveries and loading, floors for heavy goods and machinery, raised loading bays for lorries, and ground-level entrances.<\/p>\n<p>The developer says it makes the scheme suitable for a wide range of logistics, distribution and light industrial occupiers.<\/p>\n<p>Each building will have a BER A3 energy rating.<\/p>\n<p>This will make it very energy efficient and cheap to run.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.limerickleader.ie\/news\/environment\/2080813\/priceless-locals-enjoy-rare-dolphin-sighting-at-scenic-county-limerick-park.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">&#8216;Priceless&#8217;: Locals enjoy rare dolphin sighting at scenic County Limerick park<\/a><\/p>\n<p>They are designed to secure LEED accreditation, which is a way of showing that a building is designed to be environmentally friendly and energy efficient.<\/p>\n<p>Other features include energy-efficient building services, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, low-energy lighting, daylight roof panels and provision for rooftop solar panels, which will generate electricity from sunlight.<\/p>\n<p>According to the website of the development, two of the smaller units within City Business Park have been leased already.<\/p>\n<p>Managing director of Cooper Developments John Keane said: \u201cWe are very excited to be delivering City Business Park, with site clearance works now underway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis development represents a significant and continued investment by Cooper Developments in Limerick, and we are focused on delivering a best-in-class logistics scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the first unit is scheduled for delivery just over half way through next year.<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n<p>ADVERTISEMENT &#8211; CONTINUE READING BELOW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PLANS have been unveiled for a brand new business park on the edge of Limerick. 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