Shoreward photography taken at the weekend of the new Dun Laoghaire Baths shows that significant progress has been made in all areas of but overall progress is slower than anticipated meaning the project that began two years ago will not now likely be completed until Spring 2021, a year later than planned.

The scheme to revive the old baths that lay derelict for over 30 years is divided into several work zones.

These zones include work to the new jetty, works to the new sea walls, works to the Pavilion and works to tie into the existing walkway at Newtownsmith. Currently works to the new jetty are nearing completion as Afloat's photos taken from the sea side reveal below.

Works at the Dun Laoghaire Baths Project is divided into several work zones Photo: Afloat

This has created a new viewing point with stunning vistas across Scotsman’s Bay to Sandycove Harbour. The new long bench on the jetty has been also been completed and this has allowed the rock armour facing the East Pier to commence.

The bathing steps at the new Dun Laoghaire Baths and the plinth ready to accept the Roger Casement statue Photo: Afloat

The construction of massive new sea walls supporting the new walkway at the back of the pavilion is well underway. Underpinning and stabilisation of the foundations to the old Pavilion building have been completed and the basement plant room is complete.

The new sea wall at the back of the Dun Laoghaire Baths Pavillion building Photo: Afloat

While significant progress has been made in all these areas overall progress in constructing the works is slower than anticipated. A combination of factors has contributed to this including a requirement to stabilise the retaining walls that support the Queens Road difficulty in constructing the jetty and the new sea walls.

Works to connect the path at Sandycove to the East Pier at Dun Laoghaire Baths site continue

As a consequence of this and the recent temporary closure of the site due to Covid-19, the project is now likely to be completed in Spring 2021.