Dublin City

Public lido floated for Dublin but councillors in the dark over costs

Plans come after controversial white-water rafting course was shelved in December

The development would involve a swift-water training course for Dublin Fire Brigade (top left), a family recreation area with a number of pools (top right) and a 50-metre training pool (bottom). Picture: Urban Agency

Plans for a Copenhagen-style public lido at George’s Dock in Dublin’s IFSC have been floated after a proposal to build a white-water rafting course was abandoned last year.

A feasibility study presented on Tuesday by Dublin City Council showed a number of options for the vacant dock, including a recreational pool, a diving pool, and a training pool alongside a swift-water rescue course for members of Dublin Fire Brigade. Under these plans, George’s Dock would ...