GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES 44 NEW AFFORDABLE HOMES IN ATHENRY


Galway County Council has announced plans to deliver 44 new affordable homes in Athenry, County Galway.

The Local Authority this week signed contracts with Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) for the design of the two housing schemes.

The affordable units are proposed under the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ programme and include 28 homes at Raheen and 16 at Páirc na hAbhainn.

Pictured at Áras an Chontae for the contract signing for the design of affordable housing schemes in Athenry, County Galway (left to right) James Farrell, Executive Engineer, Galway County Council; Liam Conneally, Chief Executive, Galway County Council; Cllr Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway; and Paul Keogh, Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects). Credit: Andrew Downes, Xposure.

Councillor Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, stated, “The announcement of these schemes is fantastic news for County Galway and will complement the ongoing delivery of the 61-unit Garraí Na Gaoithe housing development in Baile Chláir (Claregalway). The proposed homes will help meet the increased demand for affordable housing being experienced in the county in recent years.”

Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council, commented, “With the support of Elected Members, we are delighted to take this significant step towards delivering these affordable housing schemes, with 44 homes planned for Páirc na hAbhainn and Raheen. By partnering with Studio PKA, we are committed to creating high-quality, accessible housing for our community, with planning set to advance this autumn and tenders for construction to be advertised in late 2025.”

Cllr Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway; and Paul Keogh, Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) pictured at Áras an Chontae for the contract signing for the design of affordable housing schemes in Athenry, County Galway. Credit: Andrew Downes, Xposure.

Michael Owens, Director of Housing, said the anticipated future increase in demand for affordable housing in Galway has led to increased engagement between local authorities, developers, planners and other key stakeholders.

“In conjunction with colleagues in Galway City Council, we are engaging with key stakeholders to explore new opportunities for increasing Galway’s stock of affordable housing,” he added. “Developments such as those in Athenry and Baile Chláir will assist in addressing the housing shortage and will also breathe new life into local communities.”

Representatives of Galway County Council and Studio PKA (Paul Keogh Architects) pictured with Elected Members of the Athenry Municipal District at the contract signing for the design of affordable housing schemes in Athenry, County Galway. Credit: Andrew Downes, Xposure.

The appointment of Studio PKA to design the Athenry schemes follows a competitive process to secure architect-led integrated design services for the provision of social and affordable residential developments and public realm schemes for projects greater than €3 million for the period 2024 to 2028.

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

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