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Project Opera

Services
Consultancy, Built Heritage
Sector
Commercial
Client
Limerick 2030
Location
Limerick City
Consultants
Aecom, COADY Architects, Tom Phillips + Associates
Value
€100M

Project Opera

HISTORIC MAPPING SHOWING SITE
Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey map of the city

Project overview

IAC were appointed as Archaeological Consultants on the landmark Project Opera. Located at the heart of Limerick City Centre the 3.7acre Opera Square project will be a landmark commercial development in a regional and national context and one that will reflect Limerick’s status as a leading city in sustainability and innovation.

PRE-DEVELOPMENT VIEW OF SITE FROM NORTH
PRE-DEVELOPMENT VIEW OF SITE FROM NORTH
Site inspection carried out to record existing setting
HISTORIC MAPPING SHOWING SITE
Early 20th Century Ordnance Survey map of the city
PRE-PLANNING SITE INSPECTION
Abandoned buildings along lane to the rear of the plots

The development includes the preservation and re-use of the numerous protected structures, the establishment of an urban plaza, a landmark 14-storey building comprising a mixed-use development including office, residential, aparthotel, restaurant/retail and a new city library. IAC prepared a detailed archaeological heritage impact assessment as part of the successful planning process. Works have commenced on site and timelapse footage of the demolition phase captured by Evercam is available to view on their website.

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