Written answer
Office of Public Works
206. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of the proposed bridge across the River Liffey at the War Memorial Gardens; the timeline for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36057/24]
Comment on this
The Office of Public Works has submitted a planning application for the new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens and Conyngham Road, to Dublin City Council.
Funding has been approved to planning permission stage. It is anticipated that the OPW will tender for the construction works later in 2024.
It should be noted that Dublin City Council (DCC) amended the local area plan for Inchicore to allow for development of this piece of infrastructure and the project is widely supported by local elected representatives, community, stakeholders and the general public.
Further information, as requested by DCC, was lodged on 13.09.24. Subject to a grant of planning being achieved in the coming weeks, the tender process will commence later this year. It is anticipated that with off-site construction of the bridge itself will start in April 2025 and site works will likely commence in August 2025.