Pictured L-R Paddy Quaid, Conack Project Manager, Grainne McInerney, Group Capital Projects, The Shannon Airport Group, Gerry Dillon, Group Property Director, The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll, Interim CEO The Shannon Airport Group, Paul Whelan, The Shannon Airport Group Project Manager and Tom O’Connor, MD Conack. Pic: Arthur Ellis
SOD has been turned on a €14m development in the Shannon Free Zone.
Two state of the art industrial units, Blocks Y and Z will be delivered as part of the development adding approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of flexible, sustainable space to one of Ireland’s most prominent business locations.
Situated in the Shannon Free Zone, adjacent to Shannon Airport, the development is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2027. The Business Park is close to full occupancy and the investment highlights the continued demand for industrial and commercial facilities in the region.
Speaking at the sod turning on Monday morning, interim CEO of the Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll outlined, “We are proud of our record in delivering high-quality commercial property space that meets the needs of modern businesses. This latest development is another step in driving economic growth for the region. By attracting new companies and creating opportunities for people to live, work, and spend locally, we are generating a positive impact that extends far beyond the business park itself”.
Limerick based Conack Construction have been awarded the contract for the €14m project.
Unit One will measure around 35,000 sq. ft. and is designed with the flexibility to be subdivided into two individual units, while the second unit will be approximately 65,000 sq. ft. and can be subdivided into three individual units. The development has 180 on site car parking spaces with designated EV charging locations. This flexibility ensures that the buildings can accommodate a wide range of tenant requirements. Both units will be NZEB compliant and EU Taxonomy aligned, delivering sustainability standards that exceed current regulations.
The buildings will be constructed to a shell-and-core standard, offering maximum adaptability for tenants across sectors such as med-tech, life sciences, research and development, light manufacturing, logistics, and future air mobility technologies. Features include high bay areas with a clear internal height of 8.5 metres, and optional mezzanine floors for additional office and production space.
Blocks Y & Z will incorporate advanced energy efficiency measures, low-carbon materials, solar PV panels, rainwater harvesting, and biodiverse landscaping, among other features.
With over 600 acres of commercial space, the Shannon Airport Business Park is Ireland’s largest multi-sectoral business park outside Dublin. It is currently home to over 300 companies with more than 10,000 employees.
Commenting on the Group’s investment record, Mr. O’Driscoll said: “Since our establishment in 2014, we have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to driving economic development in the region. This commitment is evident in the fact that, over the period from 2014 through the end of 2025, we will have invested a total of €200 million across our airport and commercial property businesses as part of our long-term development strategy”.
