The popularity of outdoor swimming in Ireland has grown significantly in recent years. A heated Lido allows a comfortable swimming experience all year around regardless of the weather and is generally a more exhilarating experience. Rain and temperature don’t affect you when you are in a heated pool and already wet.

From a planning perspective the site is not viable for large buildings. The planning constraints relating to the dock mean that its use must relate to a water based activity.

Our housing crisis is severe but the money spent on Dublin City Lido would be ring fenced for sporting infrastructure and public recreation, it would not be redirected from other uses.

Disability access would be a priority throughout the design process and consultation with appropriate disability groups would need to take place . It is envisaged that the bulk of the facility will be on ground level.

Disability access would be a priority throughout the design process and consultation with appropriate disability groups would need to take place . It is envisaged that the bulk of the facility will be on ground level.

It is envisaged the Lido will be efficiently and professionally managed in consultation with users and the local community. We expect this approach to lead to a positive experience for all. Building ambitious sporting and social infrastructure can reduce problematic behaviour in urban areas.

The energy required to heat a large-scale facility like the one proposed is significant. Sustainability is a key pillar of this project, our preliminary feasibility study has explored the possibility of using various renewable energy sources. State of the art heat pumps are a possibility. These could efficiently convert energy from the ground, water (Liffey) or air into hot water, this energy conversion would also require the use of renewable wind generated electricity from the national grid.

There is also scope to connect the Dublin District Heating System (DDHS) to the Lido. When operational in 2025 the DDHS will use excess energy from the Poolbeg incinerator to heat water that will then be pumped into local buildings to power heating systems. The current piping infrastructure allows water to be pumped just over 500 meters from Geroge’s Dock. This could be extended to provide hot water for the Lido.

Our proposal is aimed at providing space for people to easily enjoy the lifelong activity and benefits of swimming, and to encourage non-swimmers to learn. However we understand that some people will never be able, or want, to learn to swim for various reasons.

An important tenet of our Lido proposal is to ensure that any development using a large amount of public money should offer something to all citizens including non-swimmers. The cafe and community space proposed alongside the main Lido as well as the proposed parkland and public seating will ensure that non-swimmers can benefit from and enjoy the facility.

An extensive roofed pool infrastructure would not be compatible with planning restrictions in the dock.

The conservation status of the 19th century George’s Dock site means that specific considerations must be taken in relation to any design in order stand a realistic chance of planning approval. Any development needs to be sympathetic to the original form of the dock, which was essentially an open body of water. For example a five story leisure centre or a completely infilled park is not likely to be approved because they will in no way resemble the original body of water.

George’s Dock Lido campaign is proposing an open air pool, which is the defining feature of a Lido. It will be considerate to the original dock. The proposal will restore and amplify the existing protected 19th century docks walls elevating an important piece of Dublin’s dockland heritage.

Our proposal involves an ambitious example of civic infrastructure. We hope to see a landmark and permant facility for the people of the city.

We would like to see waterpolo facilities in the Lido facility. The intention is for a 50m standard heated pool which could be used by a broad range of water-based athletes: water-polo, swimming events, casual and competitive lap swimmers, learners etc. We welcome any ideas from the public.