Enabling works have commenced on the site of the Dublin-based Donore Project, a landmark development that will deliver over half a thousand houses including 389 cost-rental and 154 social homes.

As well as these, the development, which is being delivered jointly by the Land Development Agency and Dublin City Council, includes a new creche, community spaces and landscaped public areas.

The project is being built on the former St Teresa's Gardens site, located off Donore Avenue in Dublin 8, adjacent to the historic Liberties.

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"This is another milestone in the Donore Project's delivery as we begin the enabling works on this fantastic site in the heart of the south inner city," said Phelim O'Neill, Head of Property with the Land Development Agency.

"Through our partnership with Dublin City Council we have designed and will deliver a sustainable and integrated community, which will cater for the needs of families, older people and renters, and which will make a real difference to the lives of people living and working in Dublin 8."

Planning permission for the development was granted in June 2023 and initial works are scheduled to run until December 2024. The main contract for construction is to be awarded before the end of the year.

Dave Dinnigan, Director of Housing with Dublin City Council, said: "The commencement of these works marks another significant step forward for this important project. We have had extensive engagement with local residents and businesses on this development and are confident that it will regenerate and rejuvenate an already thriving community."