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Tue 08 Aug 200715-storey tower proposed for Ballsbridge siteA 15-storey luxury residential tower, new urban streets and up to nine storeys of offices are among the proposals for the former UCD veterinary college in Ballsbridge, Dublin.Although it has the ambitious name of Number 1 Ballsbridge, the building heights sought by developer Ray Grehan for his development are lower than expected by many industry sources - given that he paid a massive €171.5 million two years ago for the 2.05 acre site.