A €16.9 million Dublin City Council housing development has been officially opened by the President of Ireland.

Mr Michael D. Higgins opened Thornton Heights, as part of the regeneration of St Michael's Estate, Inchicore on Tuesday 9th September.

Covering 2 acres of a 14 acre site, Thornton Heights is a 75 unit mixed apartment and housing development, comprising of 10 terraced houses and 65 apartments in 4 blocks, varying in height from 3 to 6 storeys. The scheme also includes a crèche with adjoining playground and a state of the art community facility. Three additional playgrounds will cater for different age groups, set in a secure courtyard formed by the apartment blocks and houses.

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The process of regeneration of St. Michael's Estate began 12 years ago. Developed and designed by Dublin City Council, BAM Builders Ltd. commenced the construction of Thornton Heights in 2010, completing the scheme last month. Funding for this redevelopment was provided by the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government. The opening of Thornton Heights is the culmination of many years of hard work and a close collaboration between Dublin City Council and the St. Michael’s Regeneration Board, chaired by Finbarr Flood.

Circle Voluntary Housing Association has been chosen by Dublin City Council to provide the social housing and facilities management services to this scheme.

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