Potential issue with North Quays sparks concern in Kilkenny
Parking capacity at the new transport hub was queried by some of the Kilkenny councillors of Piltown Municipal District
Further concerns were raised over parking capacity at the new North Quays transport hub during the latest meeting of Piltown Municipal District in Ferrybank.
During a discussion on the project, councillor Fidelis Doherty questioned whether parking provision at the new train station “has really been looked at”, stating that the issue had already been flagged locally.
Councillor Pat Dunphy, Chair of Piltown Municipal District, said he believed there was “very little parking around the station”, while councillor Ger Frisby said he counted “approximately 20 spaces” on an overhead image of the transport hub presented to members.
Responding to the concerns, area engineer John Tennyson said the views of the elected members would be relayed to the North Quays project team.
The update presented to councillors outlined significant progress across the North Quays development.
Works on the sustainable transport bridge are continuing, with installation of edge railings, glass panels and pedestrian barriers ongoing ahead of surfacing and lighting works later this year. The temporary bridge supports have now been removed from the river.
The south plaza area is also nearing completion, with paving almost finished and seating and lighting installed around the clock tower.
The area is expected to be completed this month, although access to the bridge will remain closed until its planned public opening in 2027.
Finishing works are continuing at the transport hub and train station, while Iarnród Éireann is due to complete signalling, electrical and telecoms installations through 2026 and into early 2027.
The station is currently expected to open towards the end of 2027.