George’s Dock white water rafting plans are dead in the water

Padraig Conlon 02 Oct 2023

Contentious plans for a white-water rafting facility at George’s Dock are not back on track.

The lodging of a commencement notice last week in relation to Custom House Quay had led some to believe that the previous plans for the area were being revisited.

However, Dublin City Council confirmed to Northside People that this is not the case.

A spokesperson said:

“A partial commencement notice has been lodged in respect of planning application ref. 3833/19 for works at Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.

“This planning application included proposal for development at both Georges Dock and the Old Docklands Office at Custom House Quay.

“DCC has previously confirmed that Georges Dock White Water Rafting Centre is not progressing.

“Dublin City Council has appointed a contractor in respect of the works only at the Custom House Quay as follows – Demolition of an existing Council building along the River Liffey and replacement with two new Quayside Buildings and a new boardwalk.

“New Quayside Building West footprint is approximately 275m2 which will provide a new DCC Docklands Office.

“The new Quayside Building East footprint is approximately 655m2. at Custom House Quay, , Dublin, Dublin 1 will provide a new DCC Water Sports Facility.”