Thirty A-rated social housing apartments have officially been opened in Cork whilst further milestones were hit across the city with the turning of sod on 133 new homes.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle, officiated at the formal opening of the 30 A-rated social housing apartments at Carraig View, Blackrock. The Church Road scheme contains a mix of six one-bedroom apartments and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The scheme was developed by Lyonshall Ltd and built by Clancy Construction through Cork City Council's Competitive Dialogue procurement process and is being managed by Tuath Housing Association on behalf of Cork City Council. The apartments are designed to work with the adjacent Carraig Court Development creating a strong urban design overlooking the Blackrock- Passage Greenway and Blackrock Hurling Club.

Furthermore, the Lord Mayor turned the sod at Westside Court, Model Farm Road, for 43 new apartments. Located near Munster Technological University (MTU), this development includes 17 one-bedroom apartments and 26 two-bedroom apartments. The development will be delivered by Clancy Project Management Limited and is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH). 

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The Lord Mayor also visited Clover Hill Court, Bessboro Road, where he turned the sod on a 90-home development in Mahon. Clancy Project Management Limited will oversee the construction of 28 one-bedroom apartments, 56 two-bedroom apartments and six three-bedroom two storey houses. 

The scheme provides an excellent example of an 'urban infill development' on lands zoned for residential development in the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028. The scheme is supported by Cork City Council and is funded by the DHLGH.

The Clover Hill and Westside schemes are being developed using modern methods of construction. This design aims for efficient construction using modular methods which will provide better quality of structures as greater percentage of build will be constructed off-site, ensuring better quality management and less disruption for the surrounding community. The benefits of choosing this method of construction are a fast, cost-efficient and effective process with environmentally friendly materials.

The Lord Mayor said: "I'm exceptionally proud to officially open and break ground on three unique developments which will provide a further 163 new social homes for the people of Cork. I must acknowledge Cork City Council's employment of a variety of mechanisms to achieve housing delivery, one of its key priorities.

"I would also like to acknowledge the significant ongoing work of all those involved in housing delivery. My wish is that these properties provide all the security and comfort of a home to their new tenants and that they participate fully in their respective new communities."