Construction has begun on a new social housing development at An Chuirt Ghlas, Milford.
The first sod has been turned by the Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Pauric McGarvey.
Donegal County Council says the development, which is being delivered under the Design and Build programme, will see €4.4 million spent on the provision of 12 social housing units for the Milford area.
The scheme comprises two one- bedroom apartments and ten two-bedroom apartments, providing modern, high-quality accommodation to help address housing demand within the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District.
Speaking at the sod-turning ceremony Mayor Pauric McGarvey said the project represents a significant investment in the community and demonstrates the council’s continued commitment to delivering much-needed homes for local people.
Six ground-floor units are specifically designed to enhance accessibility and support independent living for older residents and those with mobility needs.
The project is being constructed by Axis Construction Limited and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.
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Release in full –
The Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford
Municipal District, Pauric McGarvey,
today welcomed the commencement
of construction on a new social
housing development at An Chúirt
Ghlas, Rossgarrow, Milford. The
development, being delivered by
Donegal County Council under the
Design and Build programme,
represents an investment of €4.4
million through the Department of
Housing, Local Government and
Heritage's Social Housing Investment
Programme and will provide 12 much-
needed social housing units for the
Milford area.
The scheme comprises two one-
bedroom apartments and ten two-
bedroom apartments, providing
modern, high-quality accommodation
to help address housing demand
within the Letterkenny-Milford
Municipal District. Speaking at the
sod-turning ceremony, Pauric
McGarvey said:
“I am delighted to mark the
commencement of this important
social housing development at An
Chúirt Ghlas, Milford. This project
represents a significant investment in
our community and demonstrates our
continued commitment to delivering
much-needed homes for local
people. These new homes will
provide safe, modern and energy-
efficient accommodation for
individuals and families while helping
to meet housing needs within the
Milford area.”
A key feature of the development is
the use of Insulated Concrete
Formwork (ICF), a modern method of
construction that offers excellent
energy efficiency, sustainability and
long-term comfort for residents. The
development will also include six
ground-floor homes designed to
enhance accessibility and support
independent living for older residents
and those with mobility needs.
Mayor McGarvey also acknowledged
the contribution of all those involved
in bringing the project to construction
stage.
"I would like to acknowledge the work
and commitment of the Housing and
Design Teams within Donegal County
Council, together with Axis
Construction Limited, and all
consultants and stakeholders involved
in this project. Their dedication and
collaboration have been instrumental
in reaching this important milestone."
The project is being constructed by
Axis Construction Limited and is
scheduled for completion by the end
of 2027. Concluding, Mayor
McGarvey said: “Housing remains
one of the most important priorities for
local government. Developments
such as An Chúirt Ghlas demonstrate
our commitment to providing
sustainable, high-quality homes that
will have a lasting positive impact on
the lives of local people and on the
wider Milford community. I look
forward to returning for the official
opening when the development is
completed”.
The development forms part of
Donegal County Council's ongoing
programme to increase the supply of
high-quality social housing throughout
the county and support the creation of
sustainable and inclusive
communities.
