Construction contract signed for significant housing development in Dungarvan

Waterford City and County Council recently awarded the construction contract for the Shandon housing development project in Dungarvan to Nevin Construction of Maritana Gate, Waterford.

The project consists of the construction of 38 residential units, comprising 22 two-and three-bed houses and 16 one-and two bed apartments along with a community facility. The works will include parking and amenity areas, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works.

Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Jason Murphy acknowledged that it was a significant day for Dungarvan, saying, “This investment in Shandon and by extension Dungarvan is to be welcomed. The delivery of social housing is a cornerstone of Waterford City and County Council’s housing policy. 

"These energy efficient, modern homes will mark the start of a new chapter for so many young families and will bring additional vibrancy to the area.”

Sean McKeown, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council added, “Waterford City and County Council’s housing delivery programme is regarded as one of the strongest in the local authority sector.

“The delivery of projects such as the Shandon housing project is part of the Council’s strategy to further develop the pipeline of social housing across the city and county, in collaboration with our housing, planning and property management sections, and in tandem with government support agencies and stakeholders.” 

Nevin Construction was awarded the contract which was procured through a Multi-Supplier Framework for the provision of Design & Build Dwelling Projects with values between €5,000,000 and €18,000,000 (Type 3 Projects) including associated works for use by Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford and Wicklow County Councils.