New Limerick greyhound stadium deal gets stamp of approval
A "HUGELY significant" step was taken this week towards the realisation of Limerick's new multi-million euro Greyhound Stadium, as the Irish Greyhound Board and Limerick Race Company Plc signed documents for the acquisition and development of the Old Greenpark Racecourse.
The IGB are hopeful that Limerick City Council will give final approval to the development plan for the Dock Road site this Monday. The board would then be able to proceed with the detailed construction and procurement phase of the €18m stadium.
CEO of the IGB, Adrian Neilan said he was delighted that the stadium development had reached this advanced stage.
"Limerick has waited long enough for this and it's great to have this track in the same city as our head offices. Site filling in Greenpark will begin straight away and the construction of the stadium will be put out for tender in the next two or three weeks. We would look to be having our first customers coming through the turnstiles by the first quarter of 2010," said Mr Neilan.
The new 500m track and state-of-the-art stadium will be the centre-piece of the 16-acre development, which also includes plans for kennel blocks, shop storage areas and office buildings. The stand in the new stadium will feature viewing and dining areas and several bars.
The development will also entail the construction of a car park with space for 510 cars, 54 greyhound trainer vehicles and three coach parking spaces.
The stadium plans have been designed by Derry-based Hamilton Architects, who have been contracted by the IGB to design all their new developments.
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