Limerick & Clare Education and Training Board has applied to Limerick City & County Council for planning permission on a 10 acre site at Dromdarrig, Mungret Co.Limerick for the construction of a new 1000 pupil school over three story levels with rooftop plant room and photovoltaic panels. The new building will include Teaching Spaces, Social Spaces, Multi Purpose Hall, Special Education Needs Unit & ESB Substation. Along with the development of site entrance the new proposed development will include a set down area, car parking for 90 spaces, covered bicycle stand, 6 X ballcourts and playing field. School Principal Liam O'Mahoney has said this marks a very exciting development for Mungret Community College and the whole school community is looking forward to the next stages of the project.