A 22-home social housing scheme was officially opened in Glenamaddy, County Galway today (Wednesday, 8 May 2024) by Leas Chathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Evelyn Francis Parsons and Cathaoirleach of the Ballinasloe Municipal District, Cllr. Declan Geraghty.
Supported by €6,118,074 in funding from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the Lakeview development is the latest in a series of local authority led housing schemes taking place across County Galway.
The housing scheme was acquired by Galway County Council from Renaissance Property Ltd. as a turnkey development and is a continuation of an existing private estate of 20 detached and semi-detached homes.
The homes include 2 two-bed detached bungalows and 8 semi-detached three-bed, 4 semi-detached four-bed, 4 end terrace 3-bed and 2 mid terrace two-bed town houses.
Cllr. Evelyn Francis Parsons said the delivery of the new homes marks the completion of the housing estate and greatly boosts existing social housing stock in the area.
“These modern and A-rated new homes will inject new life into Glenamaddy due to their location between Glenamaddy Community Centre and Glenamaddy GAA grounds and close proximity to the town centre and other sports and recreational facilities,” he added. “The town also has a primary and secondary school, both located within walking distance to the Lakeview development, which makes it an ideal location for families to integrate into and become valuable members of their new community.”
Cllr. Declan Geraghty said the new homes deliver much-needed social housing for the wider north Galway area.
“The Lakeview homes have incorporated the latest design and materials to ensure a high level of energy efficiency,” he said. “The high standard of construction of these stylish and energy efficient will support and enhance family life and ensure that they are future proofed for their occupants.”
Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council commented “I wish to acknowledge the central role played by the Department in providing the necessary funding for this scheme and Renaissance Property Ltd. for their delivery of these high-quality homes. Galway County Council is firmly committed to delivering our targets under Housing For All and ensuring that the housing needs of all of County Galway are provided for.”
Michael Owens, Director of Housing with Galway County Council said the recent adoption of the Galway County Council Vacant Homes Action Plan 2024-2029 underpins the local authority’s commitment to increasing housing supply in the county.
Mr. Owens explained, “The opening of this new scheme is evidence of the progress being made across County Galway. There continues to be a shortage of housing within the county, but our planned programme of investment ensures that more and more of social housing list applicants will be accommodated in the coming months and years. In recent weeks, for example, we have announced the planned provision of 222 homes in seven new housing developments in Ardrahan, Athenry Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Portumna and Tuam.”
