Proposed Urban Framework Plan for the Abbey Creative Quarter (November 2013)
A draft masterplan for the Smithwick's site and Bateman Quay was presented to Kilkenny Borough Council at a public meeting in City Hall on the 5th of November 2013.
The draft masterplan was then placed on public display for a 6 week period, during which time the Council received 38 submissions from members of the public and statutory authorities. The Chief Executive’s Report on Submissions to the Draft Masterplan was presented at the Council meeting on the 17th November. This report is available to view here>
As a direct result of this consultation exercise, the Council is carrying out further work and assessment in relation to archaeology and impact on the environment, in particular the River Nore. This is now underway. When complete, this work will further influence the proposed masterplan and may result in material changes to proposed layouts, uses, etc.