At 255,000 sq m, the development is the largest mixed-use town centre permission that has ever been granted in Ireland. The Spring Cross scheme features 60,000 sq m of retail, 35,000 sq m of office space and 360 apartments. An additional 11,000 sq m will include a leisure offer with cinemas, bowling alleys, a public library and restaurants.

Ray Horney, chairman of REO, commented: “This project is a flagship in the Company’s Irish portfolio and we are confident we can commence construction in 2010.”