Baile Uí Loideáin, Sixmilebridge. Photograph: Rocket Media

TWO SOCIAL housing developments with a total approved budget of €11.2m were opened in Scariff and Sixmilebridge.

33 new homes through direct build schemes have been provided via the developments which were funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

There is a mix of one, two, three-bedroom dwellings which feature a high-specification finish with an emphasis on energy efficiency. The developments are being delivered as part of Housing for All, the Government’s plan for housing to 2030.

In the Droichead Nua development in Scariff, there are 18 social housing units which have been provided through a direct build scheme by Clare County Council. This development had an approved budget of over €6.2 million. This project was completed in November by the Clare County Council appointed contractor Coolsivna Construction Ltd. The design team for Droichead Nua was Hassett Leyden Flynn & Associates, Tom McNamara & Partners and Don O’Malley & Partners.

15 social housing units are in the Baile Uí Loideáin development in Sixmilebridge. This development had an approved budget of almost €5 million. The appointed contractor for this project was Jada Construction Ltd and it was also completed in November. The design team for his project was EML architects Ltd, Tom McNamara & Partners, P. Coleman & Associates and Moloney Fox.

Officially opening both housing developments Mayor of Clare, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) said the occasion was “a significant milestone for County Clare, in particular the communities of Sixmilebridge and Scarriff, as we officially open these social housing developments, providing high quality, sustainable homes for residents. These new homes are a foundation for stability and growth, ensuring that families and individuals can thrive in our community”.

Clare County Council Director of Service for Social Development Jason Murphy said, “These homes reflect our commitment to addressing housing needs in county Clare. The projects reflect the strength of collaboration between our staff, contractors and the wider community – ensuring quality housing that meets both present and future needs”.

Chair of the SPC for Social Development Cllr John Crowe (FG) commented, “The addition of this proposed development of residential social housing units will further address the social housing needs in the county, delivering homes for those most in need.”

Chair of the Killaloe Municipal District Cllr Joe Cooney (FG) added, “This is an exciting project that will provide families with secure, high-quality A-rated homes in the heart of sustainable and vibrant communities and further endorses Clare County Council’s commitment to delivering and meeting our targets under Housing for All”.

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