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The 10-hectare site around Heuston Station is set to be transformed into a “largely car-free” mixed-use development that will include more than 1,000 residential units, under a masterplan announced on Tuesday.
The Heuston masterplan, unveiled by CIÉ, the holding company that sits above Dublin Bus, Irish Rail and Bus Éireann, also features new cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
Commercial, residential, retail and leisure units will also form part of the development under the plan, designed by O’Mahony Pike architects.
Two bridges will be constructed across the River Liffey for cyclists and pedestrians, along with 5,000 bicycle parking spaces to encourage more active travel. This will make the 175-year old station more accessible, the plan states.
The ongoing transport operations and planned enhancements will be safeguarded, according to CIÉ.
There will be improved public transport provision through the establishment of a new station at Heuston West, as previously announced as part of the Dart+ South West proposals.
The connectivity between the stations is expected to be strengthened through the establishment of the pedestrian and cycling infrastructure
About 1km of river frontage will be opened, which will interlink Phoenix Park and the Irish Museum of Modern Art.
Heart of Dublin
The CIÉ said the plan seeks to ensure that public transport and active travel, such as walking and cycling, are at the heart of a “vibrant, new urban area in Dublin”.
CIÉ, working with estate agents Lisney, will seek a developer partner in the first half of 2022 to develop the masterplan proposals further. It intends to submit a planning application for the site in 2023.
It is expected the development will take up to 15 years to complete.
Announcing the proposals, CIÉ group executive Lorcan O’Connor said they will deliver a “largely car-free development”.
“We will link those who live, work and travel through Heuston directly to the Phoenix Park through pedestrian/cycling bridges and open up 1km of river front, enhancing quality of life,” he said.
“Additionally, the development itself will support the enhancement and expansion of public transport services proposed under the National Development Plan and beyond.”
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said well-planned transport-led development is “one of the key components to a thriving city”.
“The exciting proposals outlined in the Heuston masterplan clearly have the potential to transform the Western edge of Dublin city,” he said.