A major infrastructure scheme which will see new homes, schools and neighbourhoods brought to Kilkenny is moving forward.

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy visited the site of the Kilkenny Western Environs Phase 1 Infrastructure Scheme to view progress on the project.

Contractor SIAC commenced works on site in March 2019 and is on track to complete the scheme in late 2020.

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This €13 million project consists of the upgrade of the Circular Road and Kilmanagh Road with the provision of services, bridges and distributor roads to facilitate the development of up to 3,000 homes, two post primary schools, one primary school, a park and other neighbourhood developments in the 'Breagagh Valley' area in the coming years.

Kilkenny Carlow ETB has recently appointed a design team to progress the post primary schools through design, planning and construction. Plans are also under preparation for residential planning applications expected in the coming months.

(CM/JG)