There's a €2.5m nursing home extension underway in Co Tipperary.

The two-storey extension comprising bedrooms and administration is being built in Roscrea by the main contractor Joseph Doolan Construction, who has now been appointed for the works involved with the construction of the extension to replace the existing 1980s single-storey block at Mount Carmel, Parkmore House, Abbey Street, Roscrea.

The extension comprises bedrooms, administration, communal and service areas to the ground floor and bedrooms and service areas to the first floor.

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Temporary change of use for the newly constructed convent to the rear of the site (Planning Ref. No. 08510251) to a nursing home to facilitate the phasing of the refurbishment of the existing nursing home and all associated siteworks will be provided.

The plans include demolition of an existing 1980s single-storey structure, fire escape stairwell and caretakers storage area; internal alterations to the existing Parkmore House, which is a protected structure.

Work is currently progressing on site and the contract period is estimated at 14 months. The value of the scheme is in the region of €2.5 million.

The architect is McCarthy O'Hora Associates.

See: www.unearthore.com

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