Ireland’s international business location Enterprise and Industrial sites in South East Meath 2017 www.southeastmeath.ie South East Meath Economic Corridor Table of Contents 1 Welcome to South East Meath Economic Corridor • Introduction 1 • Business Advantages 3 2 Enterprise and Industrial Locations Development Sites within South East Meath 2.1 M1 Economic Corridor • Site 1 - CityNorth 9 2.2 M2 Ashbourne - Ratoath - Dynamic Cluster • Site 1 - Ashbourne Business Centre 11 • Site 2 - Ashbourne Business Centre Industrial Warehouse 12 • Site 3 - Ashbourne 13 • Site 4 - Ashbourne Business Park 14 • Site 5 - Ashbourne First Floor Offices 15 • Site 6 - Ashbourne Ballybin 16 Ratoath • Site 7 - Ratoath Lands 18 2.3 M3 Dunboyne - Clonee - Dunshauglin - Metropolitan Corridor • Site 1 - Dunboyne Loughsallagh Lands 20 • Site 2 - M3 Dunboyne Lands 21 • Site 3 - Dunboyne North 22 • Site 4 - Kilbride Metropolitan Park 23 Clonee • Site 5 - Clonee North Lands 24 • Site 6 - Facebook 25 • Site 7 - Royal Gateway 26 • Site 8 - Bracetown Business Park 27 • Site 9 - Bracetown Business Park Warehouse 28 • Site 10 - Avoca 29 • Site 11 - The Hub Logistics Park 30 Dunshaughlin • Site 12 - Dunshaughlin Enterprise Park 32 2.4 M4 Carton Demesne - Maynooth - Dynamic Cluster • Site 1 - SMART Park 34 • Site 2 - Moygaddy 35 3 Appendices • Appendix A - Land Use Zoning Objectives 36 • Appendix B - Infomation Contact List 38 www.southeastmeath.ie Welcome to South East Meath Economic Corridor Introduction In the South East Meath Economic Corridor (SEMEC) we are open for business, and in a time when harnessing effi- ciencies and innovation in new and existing enterprises is of paramount importance, SEMEC can provide the solution. South East Meath is ideally located to take advantage of excellent transport infrastructure, including: three rail lines which provide rail access not only to Dublin City (and beyond) but direct to Belfast City, four motorways (M1-M4), Dublin Airport (<15 minutes) and the sea ports of Dublin and Drogheda. In SEMEC we not only have a highly educated indigenous work force, but encouraging key personnel to relocate to the area has not proven difficult for business thanks to the area’s scenic and idyllic location (much of it along the coast) as well as the quality and variety of the housing stock at very reasonable prices (in particular by comparison with Dublin city and suburbs). Access to key enabling infrastructure, such as next generation fibre optic broadband, high voltage electricity networks, gas, water, etc. is all possible within the SEMEC area, and we are ready to work with you to find the specific location to meet your energy and service needs. The area has a strong and well established business community, who work together to develop synergies and to en- sure that promotion and development of the area remains a priority not only locally, but at a national level (within the IDA and other relevant state bodies and agencies). South East Meath Economic Corridor in brief • Location: South East Meath, Ireland (EU Member State) • co-ordinates: 53,96907; -9,62476 / 54,22992; -6,30066 time zone : GMT • The logistic junction of Ireland • Population 180,000 approx. in one of the fastest growing urban areas of Ireland • Over 80% of population highly educated • Lowest/most competitive (Local Authority) rates in the GDA • Availability of next generation fibre optic broadband • Capacity within the electricity supply network South East Meath has all this............ • World class technology competence • Many international companies are currently located within and adjacent to South East Meath • An excellent location in the growing market area of Ireland • Educated, committed labour force • An open, creative and dynamic operating culture • A safe and pleasant living environment Commercial Real Estate available in South East Meath • Office/commercial buildings • Warehousing/Industrial Buildings • Zoned Industrial/Research/Business Park Lands • Retail Space 1 Be part of the South East Meath success story... Business advantages Strategic Operational Base Situated immediately north-west of Dublin on Ireland’s eastern seaboard, South East Meath is the ideal enterprise location. It offers a range of superb business locations, excellent transport infrastructure and telecommunications, a highly skilled workforce and a range of sup- port services, South East Meath is the ideal lo- cation for business investment. Dublin Airport Located just minutes to the west of Dublin’s international airport, South East Meath is ide- ally placed to serve the needs of international business. Road & Rail The main towns in south east Meath have the benefit of four national primary routes (M1/M2/M3 /M4) providing easy access to Dublin and Bel- fast as well as the rest of the country, Dublin Airport and the major ports. The availability of rail transport with the comple- tion of the Dublin Dunboyne rail link greatly en- hances the area for future inward investment. Dublin Port & proposed Bremore Port South East Meath is conveniently located with only a 30 minute drive time to Dublin Port through Dublin Port Tunnel. A new deep water port at Bremore is proposed and easily acces- sible from South East Meath. 3 Communications South East Meath can offer a wide range of communications options including fully digital fibre-optic cable networks to wireless communications networks. Specifications can go as high as necessary: the all fibre backbone based on SDH technology provides a minimum of 2.5 Gb/sec capacity and a current maximum of 80 Gc/sec. Water & Power Supply Major investments in the areas of water, wastewater and power supply will ensure South East Meath can meet the needs of any business locating in the area. Highly Skilled Workforce Attracting and retaining the right people is a key factor for any successful business. The profile and diversity of people in South East Meath en- sures the availability of a wide range of quali- fications, skills and experience to satisfy the needs of business. The close proximity of South East Meath to Dublin also allows a busi- ness locating here to access the city’s labour pool. Training & Education Opportunities South East Meath is ideally located proximate to eight of Ireland’s leading third level universities and technical institutes. Dublin City University and UI Maynooth are located within 20km. Great Lifestyle Options For businesses located in South East Meath, the costs and difficulties associated with a com- muting workforce are not a factor. Everywhere is within easy reach with limited commuting time. South East Meath also offer a range of options when it comes to choosing a place to live: from bustling towns to quiet rural locations. Meath, Ireland’s Heritage Capital, is famed for its There is an extensive selection of primary and history and places to visit. Including The Hill of post-primary schools, a wide range of childcare Tara, Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. A choice options and easy access to third level institu- of hotels, restaurants, shops, gardens, beaches, tions. historic houses and a wide range of sporting facilities are also available. 4 www.southeastmeth.ie 2. Enterprise and Industrial Sites within South East Meath The following is a list of suitable lands/sites within the main growth areas of South East Meath that are currently available for economic development: 2.1 M1 Economic Corridor Site 1 - CityNorth 2.2 M2 Ashbourne - Ratoath - Dynamic Cluster Site 1 - Ashbourne Business Centre Site 2 - Ashbourne Business Centre Industrial Warehouse Site 3 - Ashbourne Site 4 - Ashbourne Business Park Site 5 - Ashbourne First Floor Offices Ratoath Site 6 - Ratoath Lands 2.3 M3 Dunboyne - Clonee - Dunshauglin - Metropolitan Corridor Site 1 - Dunboyne Loughsallagh Lands Site 2 - M3 Dunboyne Lands Site 3 - Dunboyne North Site 4 - Kilbride Metropolitan Park Clonee Site 5 - Royal Gateway Site 6 - Clonee North Lands Site 7 - Facebook Site 8 - Bracetown Business Park Site 9 - Bracetown Business Park Warehouse Site 10 - Avoca Site 11 - The Hub Logistics Park Dunshaughlin Site 12 - Dunshaughlin Enterprise Park 2.4 M4 Carton Demesne - Maynooth - Dynamic Cluster Site 1 - SMART Park Site 2 - Moygaddy http://www.southeastmeath.ie 6 2.1 M1 Economic Corridor At a glance Location: CityNorth, Stamullen Site size: Over 40 hectares/400,000sq.m commercial Zoning: E2/E3 Utilities: Power and gas supply, fibre optic broad band available, telecoms, water Access: M1 Motorway immediate access/Dublin Air port 15 minutes/Dublin Port 25 minutes/Gor manston Commuter Rail station 5 minutes Introduction CityNorth Business Campus is located in Stamullen within easy access of Dublin Airport, Dublin City Centre, Drogheda and Belfast on the M1 motorway. The site has excellent road frontage and there is direct access to CityNorth from the M1 interchange. Public Transport CityNorth is serviced by a frequent bus service to Dublin city centre, Laytown, Bettystown, Drogheda and Dundalk, provided by Matthews Coaches. Gormanston train station is located just 5 minutes from City North and provides a regular service to Dublin and Belfast. Masterplan CityNorth has an E2/E3 zoning in the current Meath County Development Plan. A com- prehensive Masterplan is in place to provide a range of services to allow CityNorth become a Fourth Generation Business Park providing over 40 hectares of mixed-use accommodation including: • Business units • Industrial • Offices • Petrol station • CityNorth Hotel • Showrooms Availability Turn-key independent own door units business units