Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2024
427. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the progress being made with the long awaited regeneration of Saint Patrick's Park, Rathangan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42569/24]
View answerMy Department is supporting Kildare County Council who are advancing the refurbishment of St. Patrick's Park, Rathangan, including an element of additional, new build social housing. The Council has advised that Phase 1 of the works, which involves the refurbishment of 34 homes, was completed in October 2019 and that plans for the next phases have been developed following public consultation workshops with residents.
Earlier this year, my Department gave Pre-Tender (Stage 3) approval to Kildare County Council for the progression of Phases 2 & 3 of the overall project which I understand, will involve the demolition of 15 existing properties, construction of 7 new homes, refurbishment of 23 homes and a range of site and landscaping works. I also understand that the Part 8 planning process for these works was completed in February 2023 and that Kildare County Council has tendered the works and has very recently provided my Department with a Post-Tender (Stage 4) report, which is currently being assessed by my Department who will liaise Kildare County Council in relation to the matter.
While this is a complex project, it is being advanced by Kildare County Council so that improved conditions are delivered for the residents. Further information is available directly from Kildare County Council which is managing the implementation of the overall project.
