Boland's Mill facts for kids
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Boland's Mill was an important building in Dublin, Ireland. It stood right by the Grand Canal Dock on Ringsend Road. For many years, it was a busy flour mill.
The mill stopped working in 2001. After that, the site was empty for a long time. But now, it's being rebuilt into something new called Bolands Quay. This big project, costing €150 million, will have new homes, shops, and offices.
The mill site had many different buildings. Some old stone warehouses from the 1830s are still there. Other buildings on Barrow Street date back to the 1870s. Most of the complex had tall concrete silos built between the 1940s and 1960s.
The older stone buildings and two houses are special. Dublin City Council protects them because they are important old structures. The tall concrete silos were not protected. They were taken down during the new building work in 2017 and 2018.
This area of Dublin is sometimes called "Silicon Docks". This is because many big technology companies, like Google and Facebook, have their offices here.
What is Bolands Quay?
Bolands Quay is a new development being built where Boland's Mill used to be. The project started in 2015. It will create new places for people to live, work, and shop.
New Buildings and Spaces
Plans for Bolands Quay were shared in 2014. Here are some of the main ideas:
- Building A: This two-story building will be kept and fixed up. It will be used for shops, restaurants, or cafes.
- Buildings B1-B5: These buildings, from five to eight stories tall, will also be kept and made new. They will be used for offices, with shops or cafes on the ground floor.
- Building C: This six-story building will face Ringsend Road and the dock.
- Building D: Two houses on Barrow Street will be kept and fixed up for shops or cafes.
- Factory Building: Part of the old brick factory building will be changed. It is planned to be a place for culture or exhibitions.
- New Office Building 1: This building will be up to 14 stories tall. It will be used for offices.
- New Office Building 2: This building will be up to 13 stories tall. It will also be used for offices.
- New Residential Building 3: This building will be 15 stories tall. It will have 30 apartments with two bedrooms and 2 apartments with three bedrooms. It will also have a reception area and a gym.
The plans also include new paths for people to walk. There will be a new public square by the dock. A bridge will connect the square to McMahon Bridge. There will also be three levels of underground parking for cars.
Who Owns the Site?
The National Asset Management Agency took control of the site in 2012. In 2018, Google bought the Boland's Mill site. They paid €300 million for it. This shows how important the area is for big tech companies.
