Jen Cummins
Question:501. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide clarity on the regeneration of Basin Lane; and if he has a timeline for its completion. [33823/25]
View answerTuesday, 24 June 2025
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The project plans for the regeneration of estates and flat complexes are a matter for the Local Authority (LA) concerned. In order to support LAs in progressing such regeneration plans, my Department is making a number of funding channels available to LAs and Approved Housing Bodies (AHB) including:
• Social Housing Investment Programme (SHIP)
• Affordable Housing Fund (AHF)
• Capital Advance Leasing Facility (CALF)
• Cost Rental Equity Loan (CREL)
• Regeneration (for remedial works)
• Public Private Partnerships (PPP)
With regard to the site at the Basin View Flats, this project is included in Bundle 5 of the national Social Housing Public Private Partnership (PPP) programme. A Design Team has been appointed by the Project for Bundle 5 and the Basin View development received a grant of planning (Part 8) for 171 homes in Q1 2025. The Bundle 5 sites were progressing through planning in conjunction with Dublin City Council and the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA).
After conducting a review of the proposed costs of Bundle 3 of the Social Housing PPP programme, my Department has decided not to proceed to contract award in the current procurement process for the Social Housing Bundle 3 PPP project. This is due to the overall costs of the Bundle 3 project, which are now considered too high.
In light of the costs on Bundle 3, I have asked my Department to initiate, with the help of the NDFA, a review of Bundles 4 -7 (including the regeneration of Basin View Flats) to determine the most appropriate procurement and delivery strategy in order to ensure the most efficient and effective use of the available public resources.