Work is underway at Dún Laoghaire on the €9 million redevelopment of the old Dún Laoghaire Baths site that has been derelict for nearly 30 years.
A contract with SIAC-Mantovani has seen part of the old baths buildings demolished before new facilities are installed including a jetty and other maritime works to increase marine leisure facilities on the east coast.
As Afloat.ie reported previously, the approved plans will see the retention of the existing baths building and include a new pedestrian walkway between the promenade at Newtownsmith and the rear of the East Pier. Proposed new amenities include a small café, public toilets, an artist space, upgrading of the existing maritime gardens and a new jetty for access to the sea for kayaks, canoes and small craft.
Welcoming the redevelopment of the seafront, the Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cllr. Tom Murphy (FF) said “this investment will see a rebirth of the area between the East Pier and Newtownsmith, which has been derelict since the old baths closed in 1997.”
