A new housing development has been launched in Limerick, with the first batch of tenants securing their keys for the properties.

The new area in Rathbane comprises 43 homes which include 14 two-storey and 29 three-storey properties. The development mix of 20 two-bedroom units and 23 three-bedroom units comprise of 31 houses and 12 apartments or duplexes and is located at Sycamore Avenue in Rathbane.

Adjacent to Old Christians GAA Club, the development also includes a new road and footpaths connecting with the existing Sycamore Avenue, 76 car parking spaces. Hard landscaping including a homezone area, bin stores, boundary walls and street lighting have also been constructed along with play areas, planting and trees.

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ABM Design & Build Limited delivered the €9 million project between March 2020 and June 2021.

Welcoming the allocation of the new homes, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick Cllr Daniel Butler said: "The provision of high-quality and suitable housing for the people of Limerick is one of the most fundamental services provided by the Council. I'm delighted to have been able to present some of the new tenants' keys to their new homes in Rathbane.

"Limerick City and County Council has so far this year allocated 189 homes to people across Limerick and there is a pipeline of new housing developments at various stages of design or construction in train.

"These tenants will help to create and reinvigorate an already strong and close-knit community in Rathbane. That is the overall objective for all of us, to create strong communities that will help and support each other and ensure our homes and localities are safe and welcoming."