OCC Construction has been awarded the contract for the development of a new social housing scheme in Ballyburke, County Galway.

The project involves the design and build of 84 residential units together with a new central community/neighbourhood plaza area, local centre units, a café and crèche facility as well as a landscaped amphitheatre.

The scheme which was designed and brought through the Part 8 Planning process by the Galway City Council Architects Department, is made up of 71 apartments across four blocks and 13 terraced family units. Of the apartments, 40% are designed as age friendly / universal design units which will be located adjacent to the local centre services proposed.

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The contract for the Design and Build of this new development, named Fána an tSrutháin, was signed in City Hall on Monday, August 11. The Technical Advisor team for Galway City Council will be led by van Dijk Architects, and Galway City Council's Housing Capital Section will manage the project.

Speaking at the contract signing, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, Galway City Council said: "I'm delighted to see this scheme reach this important milestone, with the contract signing for the construction of the new development at Ballyburke. This project will provide much needed housing units in an efficient manner, enhance infrastructure, and improve facilities for residents in the area."

The development forms part of Galway City Council's Housing For All Action Plan and will include the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

Works on site will commence in the coming weeks and it is anticipated that the development will be completed in late 2027.