McEvaddy brothers present blueprint to city council for cargo expansion project near Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport is set to see a significant expansion with the proposed development of a new cargo scheme by DA Terminal 3 Ltd. The project, which is currently in the early stages of development, involves the construction of four aviation-related cargo handling units on the airport's western campus [2].
The plans, which have been submitted to Fingal County Council, also include ancillary office space. If approved, the development is expected to boost the economy and operations of Dublin Airport, as well as the wider region [2]. As of now, the exact timeline for construction and completion is not yet confirmed.
The proposed development is anticipated to generate employment opportunities, with estimates suggesting that it could support hundreds of jobs in logistics, operations, and supporting services [2]. However, specific figures on the number of jobs that will be created have not been disclosed.
The project is currently awaiting regulatory review and local authority decisions [2]. No announcements about government approvals beyond the planning permission request have been made yet.
In addition to this cargo development, Dublin Airport is also considering terminal expansions and infrastructure upgrades, although these are separate initiatives [1].
For more precise information on job numbers or the project timeline, keeping an eye on Fingal County Council decisions or official DAA announcements is advisable as the planning reviews progress.
It's worth noting that the cargo scheme is a longer-term project, pending agreement at Government level that a third airport terminal is required and that the subject lands are the most appropriate for such a development. The new development is expected to employ approximately 450 people when operational [2].
Moreover, the development is part of a larger, longer-term development proposal for DA Terminal 3 Ltd's landholding [2]. The company is also working with key stakeholders and landowners to advance the western access road, a significant objective of the Dublin Airport Local Area Plan [2].
According to the CWPA report, DA Terminal 3 has engaged with Fingal on its strategic vision for the lands [2]. The development, if approved, is planned to operate on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week basis. During the two-year long construction phase, 160 jobs will be created, while during the operational phase, the cargo scheme is expected to create 313 warehousing jobs and 130 office roles [2].
Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development for Dublin Airport!
The new cargo scheme at Dublin Airport, if approved, is expected to create approximately 450 jobs when operational, including warehouse and office roles. The development, operating on a 24-hour basis, also involves ancillary office space and is part of a larger, long-term vision for DA Terminal 3's landholding, which includes advancing the western access road.
