Major expansion proposed for Mahon Point in Cork to create 1,900 jobs
The proposal was announced on Thursday with the imminent submission of a planning application for a mixed-use, demand-led development at Mahon Point Shopping Centre.
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The project, named Mahon Point 2.0, will bring 251 new homes, enhanced civic amenities and social spaces, integrated transport infrastructure, and new retail and office offerings to the area, on what was a brownfield site.
The project will be delivered on a phased basis and is expected to create 1,560 new permanent jobs (including 581 by office occupier), alongside 365 jobs during construction.
At the heart of Mahon Point 2.0 is a vision shaped by the 15-minute city model - enabling residents to live, work, shop, and socialise within walking or cycling distance.
The development includes:
251 apartments, thoughtfully designed for a range of household sizes, with access to open space, play areas, and recreational amenities;
A purpose-built crèche supporting 64 child spaces;
A new market square and civic plaza to host the Mahon Point Farmers Market, public events and community activities;
13,000 sqm new demand-led retail space;
A new office block offering over 70,000 sq ft of workspace;
Multi-storey car park with 704 spaces.
Centre director at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Justin Young, said, 'For the last 20 years, Mahon Point Shopping Centre has been the heart and meeting place for Mahon's community and the wider region.
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"We are excited to present Mahon Point 2.0, a demand-led expansion that enhances Mahon for everyone and looks forward to the next 20 years.
'By placing homes, sustainable transport, and civic amenities at the core of this vision, we hope to create a new chapter in Cork's growth that reflects community values as much as economic ambition.'
Director at Savills Ireland, Peter O'Meara, said: 'Cork is emerging as an international centre of scale, with a projected population growth of 50-60 per cent by 2040.
"With strong demand across residential and retail sectors, this development answers the call for high-quality, integrated spaces that serve both current and future generations.'
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