A NEW social housing development supported by €19m funding has been officially signed off by Donegal County Council.
Officials signed the contracts for the new 62-unit social housing development at Drumrooske Middle in Donegal Town.
The council stated that the “much-needed social housing” shows its “continued commitment” to working with the Department of Housing to provide “high-quality homes for individuals and families”.
A council spokesperson said: “The project is supported by €19.2 million in funding secured from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP).
“The development will comprise 22 three-bedroom units, 32 two-bedroom units, and eight one-bedroom units.”
She added: “This contract signing marks an important step in the delivery of much-needed social housing in Donegal Town and reflects Donegal County Council’s continued commitment to working in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and key stakeholders to provide high-quality homes for individuals and families across the county.”
The council stated that the developer Sayvale 26 Limited, the contractor is JEM Construction Ltd, and the architect is AIT Architecture Limited t/a Meitheal Architects.
The mechanical and electrical engineers are Chris Murphy of Consulting Engineers and the civil and structural engineers are Denis O’Sullivan and Company Limited and William Donoghue Architects Ltd.