Donegal County Council has signed contracts for a new social housing development comprising 34 Competitive Dialogue units at The Beeches, Ballybofey.
The council says it marks a significant milestone in the delivery of much-needed homes for individuals and families in the area.
The development is being supported by €10.5 million in funding secured from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP).
The scheme will deliver a total of 34 social housing units, comprising 26 two-bedroom units and eight three-bedroom units.
Front from left, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gary Doherty, Ciaran McMenamin of Longmarsh Developments Ltd, Cll Patrick McGowan, John G McLaughlin, Chief Executive, Anne Marie Conlon, Director of Services. Back from left, Donal Walker, Senior Engineer DCC, Cllr Martin Harley, Cllr Martin Scanlon, Ronan McMenamin of Longmarsh Developments Ltd, Eilish McLaughlin, Administrative Officer DCC, Mark McGinley, Executive Engineer DCC, Colin McNulty, Area Manager DCC, Brenda Ferguson, Senior Executive Engineer DCC, Martin Donaghey, Clerk of Works DCC, Michael McMenamin of Longmarsh Developments Ltd. Photo: NWNewspix
A council spokesperson said that working in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and key stakeholders, the council continues to progress a range of housing projects aimed at providing safe, secure and sustainable homes for individuals and families throughout the county.
“The Beeches development will make a valuable contribution to meeting local housing demand and supporting the continued growth and wellbeing of the Ballybofey community, while helping to deliver on the council’s commitment to providing quality, long-term housing solutions for those in need,” the spokesperson added.
The project will be delivered through the Competitive Dialogue process by a team of experienced partners, including Developer: Longmarsh Developments Ltd.; Contractor: McMenamin Building Contractors Ltd.; Architect: MH Associates Ltd.; Mechanical & Electrical Engineers: Christopher Boyle Consultants Ltd.; Civil & Structural Engineers: W.D. Buchanan & Co. Ltd.