'Important step for people in the town' - New social housing development for Galway area
Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Andrew Reddington, said the project would make an important contribution to housing provisions
Work will begin in the coming weeks on 43 new social homes in Athenry, after Galway County Council this week signed the construction contract for the new development.
Construction is due to begin at Gort Mhaoilir in Athenry shortly, with the development expected to be completed in early 2028 at the 1.8-hectare site approximately 1km from Athenry town centre.
The development will also include new roads and footpaths car and cycle parking, landscaping, public lighting, signage and associated infrastructure.
Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Cllr Andrew Reddington, said the project would make an important contribution to housing provision in Athenry.
“The signing of this contract marks an important step towards the delivery of new homes for people in the town and winder hinterland,” he said.
“The Council has a responsibility to provide high-quality housing in communities where there is a clear need, and this development will make a signifcant contribution to that work,” he added.
The new development follows the commencement of construction on a separate €4.7 million Galway County Council project at Cullairbaun in Athenry.
That project will provide twelve social homes and a purpose-built community care home. C&N Higgins Construction has been appointed as contractor for the development.
The architectural team is Studio PKA & Van Dijk Architects, with SDS Consulting Engineers and MFA Consulting Engineers providing civil and structural engineering services.