Kildare County Council signs works contract for Carbury housing project
Four new terraced social housing units have been planned for Carbury, Co Kildare
Kildare County Council has today (September 24) signed a contract appointing Showglade Ltd. as the Main Contractor and Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS), for the Trinity Way housing project located at the former HSE Dispensary, Carbury, Co. Kildare.
The project was designed by Desiun Architects, who will lead the construction stage design team. Other design team members include CORA Consulting Engineers (Civil and Structural), OCSC Consulting Engineers (Mechanical and Electrical), Bolger Quantity Surveyors and Cunnane Stratton Reynolds (Landscape Architects).
The project involves the refurbishment of the existing Dispensary building on site into a dwelling and the construction of four new terraced social housing units.
The project is funded through the Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP), funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and is scheduled for completion in 2027.
Speaking at the contract signing, Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Tim Durkan said: “This contract signing is a welcome milestone for Carbury and for the Trinity Way housing project. It will bring the former HSE Dispensary site back into use and provide much-needed homes for the local community.”
Sonya Kavanagh, Chief Executive, Kildare County Council added; “Trinity Way reflects Kildare County Council’s commitment to delivering high-quality social housing across the county. Through refurbishment and new construction, this project will provide five homes while making effective use of an existing site in Carbury.”
James Gilna, Managing Director, Showglade Ltd said; "Showglade is delighted to be partnering with Kildare County Council in Carbury for the delivery of 5 new homes on the former HSE Dispensary site in Carbury. This partnership is a significant milestone in providing much needed homes for the local community.
“We are proud to work alongside Kildare County Council and all stakeholders involved in bringing this important project to life, and we look forward to delivering a high-quality, sustainable development that will serve the community of Carbury for generations to come."