Galway City Council is progressing plans for 84 social homes in Ballyburke, with the successful appointment of a contractor.
The contract for building the “Fána an tSrutháin” social housing scheme has been awarded to OCC Construction.
The project involves the design and build of 84 residential units together with a new central community/neighbourhood plaza area, local centre units, a café and crèche facility as well as a landscaped amphitheatre.
The scheme is made up of 71 apartments across 4 blocks and 13 terraced family units. Of the apartments, 40% are designed as age friendly/universal design units, which will be located adjacent to the local centre services proposed.
Speaking at the contract signing, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive of Galway City Council, said, “I’m delighted to see this scheme reach this important milestone, with the contract signing for the construction of the new development at Ballyburke.”
“This project will provide much needed housing units in an efficient manner, enhance infrastructure, and improve facilities for residents in the area.”
Works on site will commence in the coming weeks and it is anticipated that the development will be completed in late 2027.
This brings the number of social housing units to be delivered in Galway City in the period 2022-2027 up to 1,120, with more in development.
