Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Councillor Paul O'Brien Turns the SOD on the Park and Ride Facility at Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow
Cathaoirleach Paul O’Brien officially marked the start of construction for a Park and Ride facility at Fassaroe, Bray, on Tuesday, 3rd June.
This facility represents a significant investment by the National Transport Authority and highlights the importance of the project within County Wicklow. The construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
The Fassaroe Park and Ride will be a modern, high-quality facility located to the west of M11 Junction 6, purposefully designed to encourage a shift from private car usage to public transport. It will offer 388 parking spaces, including 26 for mobility-impaired users and 42 spaces equipped for electric vehicle charging—an indication of our commitment to accessibility and sustainable transport solutions.
The development will also include two bus bays, passenger shelters, and a dedicated turning circle, all designed to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for passengers. To improve connectivity and traffic flow, a new all-movement junction will be constructed at Fassaroe Lane, featuring a dedicated right-turn lane, while an existing lay-by will be removed to streamline bus operations. Additionally, the facility will include bike shelters and lockers, encouraging cycling as part of a multi-modal journey.
This facility is not an isolated initiative; it complements planned improvements to bus infrastructure along the N11 corridor and will serve as a catalyst for the expansion of public transport services across County Wicklow’s major towns. It represents an investment not only in infrastructure but also in the economic and environmental well-being of our communities.
Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Cllr. Paul O'Brien, said “This facility has been a long time in the making. It was included in the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022–2042 and officially approved by Wicklow’s elected members in November 2023. The land purchase was completed by September 2024, and now, construction is well underway, with completion expected by the end of this year. We're on track to open the doors and welcome commuters in 2026”.
Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council Emer O’Gorman, stated that “This project is fully funded by the National Transport Authority, and is being delivered through strong partnership and careful planning with Wicklow County Council’s project team. I would like to thank the NTA’s Park and Ride Development Office, with the support of Clifton Scannell Emerson Associates, who have taken the lead in the design and delivery of this scheme and the construction company Wills Bros Ltd, who we thank for their efforts on the ground. We look forward to the successful completion of the works later this year, and to welcoming the first passengers to the Fassaroe Park and Ride facility in 2026”.
Ian Gourley, NTA Head of Fleet and Bus Infrastructure said: "NTA welcomes the commencement of construction works at the new Fassaroe Park and Ride facility, which will be the first of the new strategic Park and Ride facilities in operation and the first of several planned along the N11/M11 corridor. We have worked closely with Wicklow County Council to get the Fassaroe facility to this stage and that close collaboration will continue in order to deliver the remaining facilities over the next few years."
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Photo 1: (L to R) Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Cllr Dermot O'Brien, Director of services Wicklow County Council Joe Lane, Elaine Conlan (Park & Ride Development Office), Chief Executive Wicklow County Council Emer O'Gorman, Muireann O'Keeffe (NTA), Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Paul O'Brien and Tim Wills (Operations Director at Wills Brothers Group)
Photo 2: (L to R) Director of services Wicklow County Council Joe Lane Helen Purcell, Cllr. Melanie Corrigan, Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District Cllr Dermot O'Brien, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council Paul O'Brien, Chief Executive Wicklow County Council Emer O'Gorman, Cllr. Erika Doyle, Bray Municipal District Administrator Garvan Hickey and Engineer for Bray Municipal District Stephen Fox
Photo 3: Group photo of attendees