A PROPOSED redevelopment of the imposing six-storey former corn warehouse at 3/4 Robert Street into much-needed urban apartments has been welcomed locally.
The limestone building, which maintains a link with the area’s industrial past, is long vacant and visibly deteriorated. It was once also home to the Limerick Printmakers.
The building’s proposed transformation into a mixed-use housing development has been deemed a welcome move that balances the preservation of heritage with the needs of modern urban living by Fine Gael councillor Daniel Butler.
The development is in the middle of the city’s busy nightclub district.
The former Limerick Mayor, Cllr Butler, expressed his support for the proposed redevelopment of 3/4 Robert Street, which he said marks a positive step toward revitalising one of the area’s most distinctive historic buildings.
The project will deliver 16 high-quality residential units, comprising 14 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, including four that are planned to be wheelchair accessible, as well as a commercial unit at ground floor level, facing onto Robert Street in the heart of the city.
“This new activity will bring much-needed vibrancy to Robert Street, contributing to the local economy and enhancing the public realm,” Cllr Butler told the Limerick Post.
“I trust that the renovation will be undertaken with sensitivity and respect for the building’s historic character, allowing it to continue serving the community in a meaningful way. After a lengthy period of neglect, this initiative represents a hopeful and respectful future for a significant piece of our architectural heritage.”
