Plans have been announced to develop over 180 new homes in Limerick.

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Limerick City & County Council (LCCC) made the announcement to deliver 183 affordable purchase and social-rental homes in Mungret.

The development includes 183 houses and duplexes, as well as new public amenities and green spaces.

LCCC has already secured planning permission for 252 homes at the greenfield site, and the LDA is partnering with the Local Authority, providing infrastructure, expertise and resources to build 181 homes for affordable purchase, enabling low-to-middle income earners buy their own home. Two further homes have been designated as Community Dwellings for people with disabilities and their carers. The remaining homes, creche and community uses will be delivered by Cluid, an Approved Housing Body as part of an integrated scheme for older people.

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The land, which is located on the grounds of the former Mungret College and is owned by LCCC, is part of the wider Mungret Framework. The overall Framework aims to unlock substantial lands within public and private ownership and allow construction of residential development supported by community and employment uses. This Framework has the potential to deliver approximately 1,950 dwelling units of which this LDA partnership is an early phase. The Framework has already delivered a new park, playground, schools and a link road and a number of private developer led housing schemes.

The LDA is preparing the tender process for a contractor, with construction on site possible before the end of the year. The project is expected to be completed within 3-4 years with phased handover of units to deliver homes.

The new development will include detached, semi-detached and duplex homes, open spaces and communal amenities with new landscaping and public plaza. Residents will have easy access to excellent transport links into Limerick city centre, which is just fifteen minutes away by car and 25 by bike.

The site is located near to Raheen Business Park, where a number of major employers such as Analog Devices and Stryker, as well as the new state-of-the-art Lily plant, are based.

The project will be rolled out over two phases. Phase One will deliver 99 homes and infrastructure. Phase Two will deliver 84 homes and public realm facilities.