Strategic Vision 1.5

We request that the City Council in conjunction with the owner(s) and the local community should develop, the now vacant site at, 12 Watercourse Road, Blackpool, into the Blackpool Placemaking Centre. (Previously known as the Hewitt Building)

We believe that this unique and historic building, in the heart of our village, is ideal for the realisation of the Strategic Vision outlined in the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 where the key strategic principles of - Compact Growth, A city of neighbourhoods and communities, Sustainable and Active Travel, Enhanced built and natural heritage, A strong and Diverse economy, A Relilient City, A Healthy inclusive and diverse city, A Connected City and a City of Learning and Culture is realised in this historic Cork suburb. The building is believed to be the oldest surviving distilliary in Ireland.