6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Construction tender awarded for redevelopment of COPE Galway Homeless Service
COPE Galway Homeless Service provides essential assistance to those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The current drop-in centre supports adults by providing meals, shower stations, medical services, life skills training, and counselling.
'We welcome the redevelopment of this facility into a state-of-the-art Day Centre for adults who are homeless and the addition of accommodation on site, as part of the response to homelessness in Galway City.' Said COPE Galway.
Carey Building Contractors will start building the new development to replace the existing Teach Corrib Day Centre on Seamus Quirke Road with a modern, energy-efficient facility. The facility will consist of an improved day centre with ten year-round, interchangeable units for emergency accommodation.
The council states this is a step forward under the Housing for All action plan.
The council welcomes the infrastructure improvements for this 'vulnerable segment of society' chief executive Leonard Cleary said.
'This initiative will enhance infrastructure, improve facilities, and strengthen the support provided by multiple agencies supporting homeless men and women in our city.'
Completion of the project is projected for early 2027.
In a statement COPE said: 'Day Centre services continue to be provided from an alternative location during this period of redevelopment. With the support of Galway City Council, the Day Centre team at COPE Galway have worked tirelessly to ensure there has been no interruption to this vital service.'
While construction is on-going, information on interim arrangements can be found on the Cope Galway website or contacting Cope Galway on 091 525 259.
