Lord Mayor of Cork officially opens 109 new social homes, wishing occupants ‘years of happiness'
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, accompanied by Valerie O'Sullivan, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, officiated at formal opening ceremonies to mark the delivery of the new homes across three development schemes in Cork City.
The itinerary began at Duggan Heights where the Lord Mayor formally opened 54 social homes on the Old Mallow Road in Blackpool. The Duggan Heights development contains a mix of four one-bedroom, 25 two-bedroom, 23 three-bedroom and two four-bedroom homes.
The Duggan Heights site was formerly occupied by Bolands Mill while the scheme is named after the Duggan Sisters: Sarah, Peg, Annie and Brigid – all of whom were active during the War of Independence, and the scheme is owned and managed by Cork City Council.
The Lord Mayor then officiated at Farranlea Road; turning the sod on the construction of 12 new homes. The scheme will comprise a mix of five one-bedroom units and seven two-bedroom units, developed by Cetti Limited.
Dan Boyle concluded the morning's ceremonies at Hartland's Square, Denroches Cross, where he formally opened 43 new apartments, also developed by Cetti.
The Council says that the apartments incorporate a highly efficient air-to-water heating system and achieve an A Building Energy Rating. The scheme was delivered in partnership with Tuath Housing, which manages the development on Cork City Council's behalf.
The Lord Mayor said: "I would like to express my pride in officially opening and breaking ground on three distinctive developments which will add 109 new social homes for the people of Cork.
"I would like to acknowledge the significant ongoing efforts of everyone involved in housing delivery. I hope these new properties will provide security and comfort to their new tenants and encourages them to actively participate in their new communities".
"We take particular pride in our team's ability to develop schemes on brownfield sites, providing homes for people close to public transport links and existing community and commercial facilities," added Chief Executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O'Sullivan.
'I wish those who will live here many years of happiness in their new homes."
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