The Island Tralee

20/07/2018

Download and view the draft masterplan for the Island of Geese (Denny Site) and Tralee Town Centre West at the following link:

http://theislandtralee.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/20180711-TraleeMasterplanPresentationFinal.pdf

19/07/2018

DRAFT MASTERPLAN FOR ISLAND OF GEESE SITE AND TRALEE TOWN CENTRE WEST

Kerry County Council has published the draft masterplan for the development of Tralee Town Centre West and the Island of Geese site in the town. The draft plan, completed by Reddy Architecture and Urbanism provides an overarching design concept and architectural framework for the development of the area which includes the former Denny Bacon Factory site.

The completion of the draft masterplan represents another significant step forward in the process and follows the demolition and clearance of the 2.3-acre site which was donated to the people of Tralee by Kerry Group in 2014. The draft document, along with design images and proposed concepts will now be put on public display for submissions from the public and interested parties over the coming weeks. Kerry County Council members today agreed to allow the draft plan to go through this statutory public consultation process.

The Mayor of Tralee, Cllr Graham Spring, welcomed the draft plan which he says will help to give people a clearer concept of what the site might look like when it’s developed over the coming years: ‘It’s very exciting to see some of the concepts which the consultants have come up with. This is the first stage in finalising a full masterplan for the site and I hope people will now engage with this period of statutory consultation in the same way as they did during the informal consultation phase in 2016.’

‘This draft plan is not designed to be overly prescriptive in relation to specific uses at locations within the site, but provides for a mix of uses that will add vibrancy to the area. The overarching aims are to ensure that a minimum 30% of the Island of Geese site be retained for public open space; that enjoyment is created within the site; to create a vibrant commercial and residential quarter within the town centre while continuing to acknowledge retail function of the existing town core; and to provide a high-quality environment that will be both attractive to residents and visitors to our town.

‘The redevelopment of this part of Tralee has the potential to be hugely transformative and will give a new lease of life to the town. We need to proceed through each step of the process carefully to ensure we maximise that potential and get this opportunity right,’ he said.

Kerry County Council will initiate the statutory public consultation period for the draft masterplan within the next two weeks. The submissions received will be considered and a report will be prepared for consideration by councillors in the Tralee Municipal District.

21/08/2017

Denny Bacon Factory demolition contract signed http://bit.ly/2vRxc3N

12/05/2017

Retweeted Kerry County Council ():

Parralel parking in effect on Denny Street Tralee this Saturday 13th May ahead of new two-way system on 22nd. Pls observe new arrangements https://t.co/bsDwyIovgJ

19/04/2017

Read more about the latest progress on the former Denny factory site in Tralee https://t.co/zN6hn7OpSB

“Consultants appointed to draw up master plan for former Denny factory site in Tralee. Read more: https://t.co/UA0AsPm7Y4”

14/04/2017

Retweeted Kerry County Arts ():

Making plans for the Easter Weekend? Don't forget the FREE family events around the County of Kerry for Cruinniú na Cásca on Easter Monday. https://t.co/bZQjofminY

11/04/2017

Former Denny Factory: Consultant appointed to draw up masterplan for 2.3 acre strategic site http://bit.ly/2oTymd2

03/04/2017

Retweeted Kerry County Council ():

Tralee is seeking Purple Flag status. Share your views on town between hours of 5pm and 5am through survey here:
https://t.co/wcVCwddD3z

31/03/2017

Retweeted Kerry County Museum ():

Lovley piece about our pit firing in this week's Kerry's eye. https://t.co/SjUocs9Zw2

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23/02/2017

Great aerial shot of Denny site in this week's . Good to see progress on this exciting project https://t.co/6fdrfChHrm

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28/11/2016

NEWS: Council publishes details of almost 800 submissions received on future of Denny factory site in Tralee https://t.co/DSJH4WlyqV https://t.co/GKeKJTytxm

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21/09/2016

Loads of exciting ideas coming forward at workshop on future of Denny site in Tralee town centre https://t.co/NkxQd5LmwT

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