Contractor McGarrell Reilly Group has been selected as the preferred bidder to redevelop Tom Kelly House in Dublin.

Phase one of the project will see the construction of 79 social housing units which will be ready for occupation in 2018, as well as new community facilities. The community centre will include an indoor five-a-side pitch, basketball court, stage facilities, computer room/internet café, meeting rooms, office space with kitchen area for staff, toilet and showers and reception area. There is also an outdoor play/hang-out area. All remaining residents of Tom Kelly Road flats will move to new and upgraded homes.

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Later phases will include the construction of a further 178 housing units as well as a substantial amount of commercial and retail space.

Minister of State Kevin Humphreys said: "This is a long-awaited development that will provide much-needed new homes for the area. The project will regenerate this part of the city, providing quality homes and shops. This is another example of the recovery underway in communities across Dublin."

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