The Lightworks on Dock Road in Limerick is set on a 1.2 hectare site, located on the junction of Dock Rd and O’Curry Street. The land is to be acquired by the LDA from Gas Networks Ireland (GNI).
The site is less than a 15-minute walk from Limerick City Centre, with existing bus links connecting to primary and secondary schools, UL, and University Hospital Limerick.
The has secured planning to deliver 285 affordable and social homes, comprising a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across three blocks ranging from 1-8 storeys.
Plans for the development also include provisions for a new public plaza, landscaped gardens, communal spaces, play areas, retail units and a childcare facility.
The freestanding limestone wall which faces on to Dock Road, which is a protected structure, will be retained and incorporated into the design.
The project is currently out to tender to a shortlist of five pre-qualified Contractors and will start construction in 2027.
This site marks an important milestone for the Agency's delivery in Limerick, following on from the launch of cost rental homes at The Mills in Castletroy in 2025 and construction beginning at Mungret Park View earlier this year.
