Sod turned on several social projects
The sod was turned on more than 130 social homes in Cork city yesterday, Wednesday, at several locations.
The first was at Westside Court on Model Farm Road where 43 new apartments will be built. Located near MTU, this development includes 17 one-bedroom apartments and 26 two-bedroom apartments. The project will be delivered by Clancy Project Management Limited and is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH).
The lord mayor also turned the sod at Clover Hill Court, Bessboro Road, which will see a 90 home development built in Mahon. Clancy Project Management Limited will oversee the construction of 28 one-bedroom apartments, 56 two-bedroom apartments and six three-bedroom two storey houses.
The Clover Hill and Westside schemes are being developed using ‘modern methods of construction’ - this design aims for efficient construction using modular methods which will provide better quality of structures as greater percentage of build will be constructed off-site, ensuring better quality management and less disruption for the surrounding community.
By choosing this method of construction we will benefit from a fast, cost-efficient and effective process with environmentally friendly materials.
Accompanied by Cork City Council Chief Executive, Valerie O’Sullivan, the lord mayor yesterday also officiated at the formal opening of 30 A-rated social housing apartments at Carraig View, Blackrock. The Church Road scheme contains a mix of six one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The scheme was developed by Lyonshall Ltd and built by Clancy Construction through Cork City Council’s Competitive Dialogue procurement process and is being managed by Tuath Housing Association on behalf of Cork City Council. The apartments are designed to work with the adjacent Carraig Court Development.
Lord Mayor Boyle said: “I’m exceptionally proud to officially open and break ground on three unique developments which will provide a further 163 new social homes for the people of Cork. My wish is that these properties provide all the security and comfort of a home to their new tenants and that they participate fully in their respective new communities.”
Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan said: “The three residential developments we have visited are demonstrators of the creative design solutions which Cork City Council deploys to deliver our housing programme. It is particular source of pride in our team that they developed schemes on brownfield sites to provide homes for people, close to public transport links and existing community and commercial facilities. I would like to acknowledge the commitment and hard work of Brian Geaney, Assistant Chief Executive and the housing team in City Hall, the contractors, the Department of Housing and everyone involved, without whose efforts these schemes would not be possible, and I wish those who will live here years of happiness in their new homes.”
Chief Commercial and Development Officer of Tuath Housing Association, Martin Loughran said: “Tuath Housing is proud to be working with Cork City Council to manage these 30 new homes at Carraig View in Blackrock. We look forward to our continued partnership with the Council to provide secure, quality housing to the people of Cork.”