Demolition and Enabling Works Commence on Opera Site

The biggest single commercial property programme investment in Limerick and largest ever outside the capital got underway today at the Opera Site.

Having achieved planning in February 2020, the demolition and enabling works programme were commenced today by contractor John Sisk & Son Ltd at the 1.62 hectare site. Pictured with Limerick Twenty Thirty Chief Executive David Conway is Cogent Director Ciaran McArdle, Michael Collins Mayor of the City and County of Limerick and Pat Daly Chief Executive of Limerick City and County Council.

Cogent Associates are providing Project Management, Cost Management, Employer’s Representative, Assigned Certifier, PSDP and BIM services to this landmark development.

Among the key elements of the project will be a 14-storey landmark office space building; a five-storey aparthotel with 13 separate apartments and retail on ground and basement levels; a 4-6-storey over-basement building with office space, retail and restaurant/café; a new state-of-the-art library plus significant public realm.