CUSTY CONSTRUCTION have been appointed as the contractor by Clare County Council for the delivery of sixteen social homes on Moore Street, Kilrush.
Construction is to start in July and is scheduled for completion in 2027. The development is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Included among the sixteen houses are five three-bed duplex units, two two-bed duplex units, one two-bed apartments and eight one-bed apartments.
Managing the project team is the housing department of Clare County Council with VHA in the capacity of architects, Tobin’s as civil and structural engineers, Moloney Fox Consulting Engineers as mechanical and electrical engineers and Tom McNamara and Partners as quantity surveyors.
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Alan O’Callaghan (FF) described the contract signing as “an exciting milestone”.
He said, “This demonstrates the Council’s commitment to strengthening communities and promoting inclusivity for all. I’m encouraged by the progress being made in the delivery of social housing in County Clare. The addition of this development continues the positive progress that has been achieved to date in Clare to address housing need. I look forward to seeing the completion and future occupancy of these homes, and to continued progress in housing delivery across the county”.
Director of Social Development in the Council, Jason Murphy commented, “These new homes will provide quality, sustainable housing and will also contribute to the regeneration of Moore Street, bringing life back to buildings which have been vacant for some time. We are excited to see this project come to fruition and continue to support the housing needs of our rural communities”.
Cathaoirleach of the Social Development Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), Cllr John Crowe (FG) stated, “This is an exciting project that will provide residents with secure, high-quality A-rated homes in the heart of Kilrush Town and further endorses Clare County Council’s commitment to delivering and meeting our targets under Housing for All”.
