Construction has got underway on 49 new social homes at Ballygunner, Co Waterford.

The social housing development, Plás Mhic Ginn/McGinn Place, is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Housing for All programme.

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Philip Blake, Executive Architect with Waterford City and County Council, said: "We are delighted to commence work on this project which will see the delivery of 49 homes, all appointed to the highest standards in the sought-after area of Ballygunner, and close to schools, amenities and a stone's throw from the city centre."

Cleary Doyle Construction is the main contractor and the design team is led by Van Dijk Architects.