A new social housing scheme is moving forward in County Clare following a key appointment.

Consultants have been named for the scheme on Doonaun Road in Tulla.

The 22-unit development will comprise eight two bed 2 storey apartments, one four bed 2 storey unit, one four bed 1 storey unit (specially adapted), ten 4 bed 2 storey units and two 3 bed 1 storey unit (specially adapted).  

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The project design team, managed by the Social Development Directorate of Clare County Council, includes Thompson Architects (Architects), Hassett Leyden Flynn (Civil & Structural Engineers), Moloney Fox Consulting Engineers (Mechanical & Electrical Engineers) and Tom McNamara & Partners (Quantity Surveyors).

Construction work is expected to begin on the project in mid 2020 with completion scheduled for 2021.

Deputy Mayor of Clare, Councillor Clare Colleran Molloy, commented: "This is very good news for applicants on the Council's waiting list for social housing. I look forward to this scheme progressing to construction stage next year."

(CM)