The Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Kevin Humphreys and Irish Environment Minister, John Gormley will officially open the George Reynolds House Precinct Improvement Project tomorrow.

The €3.5m renewal and repair project which was delivered within budget and on time is one of a number of Precinct Improvement Projects being carried out by Dublin City Council in the City.

Following extensive consultation between Dublin City Council and local residents a wide-ranging programme of improvement works has been carried out. These improvements include the replacement or repair of all underground services and the upgrading of the electrical network in the complex.

A much safer environment for residents and visitors has been provided by improving the regulation of car movements and providing new car parking facilities. New perimeter railings and CCTV cameras have also been installed. In addition to the improved facilities and enhanced visual appearance, two new children’s playgrounds have also been provided in the complex.

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"I am delighted to open this Precinct Improvement Project in George Reynolds House," said Councillor Humphreys.

"It is obvious that a new sense of pride exists in the area, largely due to the regeneration that has taken place. Local residents have had a voice in the works undertaken here. Communities are the building blocks of our city and this Project shows what can be achieved when the local community and Dublin City Council work together for the greater good of all. I would like to commend all those who were involved in this project for their work and dedication."

Minister Gormley added: "It was with great pride that I was able to approve funding for this project. As a near neighbour I know just how much this means to everyone in the complex and have seen at first hand the impressive improvements made. In fact it is great to see that so much of Ringsend is being improved during the past twelve months, and I look forward to the completion of works to Whelan and O'Rahillly House later this year."

The project, which was mainly funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Dublin City Council, was designed and managed on behalf of the City Council by Consulting Engineers Barrett Mahony and constructed by Noreside Construction.

(NS/GK)