Dunsink’s Massive New Urban Plan | Dublin News

Fingal County Council has scrapped plans for a colossal 400-hectare urban development in Dunsink, set to house up to 46,000 people — bigger than any existing town. Once Dublin’s main landfill (operating from the 70s to 90s), the site will become a regional park, while high-density apartment blocks (up to 15 stories) rise south of it in three phases. Despite some existing amenities like the Dunsink Observatory and sports clubs, the sheer scale — with densities rivaling Dublin’s busiest docklands — is sparking major concerns over infrastructure, especially roads. While officials hope public transport, including a future Luas extension, will carry the load, Dunsink won’t get its own Luas stop until after 2042. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/90040a8495b7b8f5