Bridge Water Logistics Park Proposal

Strategic and Local Context

The town of Banbridge is the largest settlement in Banbridge District, with a population of approximately 16,637 (Census 2011 data). The RDS 2035 identifies Banbridge as a main hub for economic development opportunities within the District. In recent years, the economic development of the district has been mirrored by significant investment in wider social and environmental improvements. Banbridge boasts excellent transport links between Northern Ireland and the Republic, as it lies on the A1 ‘Belfast to Dublin Key Transport Corridor’. It is located approximately 25miles south-west of Belfast City Centre, 27 miles from Belfast Port, 47 miles from Larne Port. and 14 miles north of Newry. The opportunities this creates ensures that it is the most sustainable location for economic development within Banbridge District, which is consistent with the RDS.

Site Location Plan The subject lands are located south of Banbridge and to the northeast of existing commercial units at Bridgewater Retail Park. The total site area measures approximately 6.6ha (16.3 acres). The site is accessed off Cascum Link Road and via a private one-way estate road which currently is used for servicing and deliveries to Tesco’s Extra store and Home Bargains etc. The site is flanked to the west by agricultural land, Bannview Road and Bannview Care Home to the north, and lands to the east have recently been developed for warehousing.