Minister Cummins welcomes latest home commencement figures in Waterford

The latest figures released today by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that 853 new homes were commenced throughout Waterford in the first seven months of the year, an increase of 605% on the 121 homes that were commenced during the same period last year.

Of the 853 new homes commenced in Waterford in the first seven months of the year, 616 (72%) are scheme dwellings, 169 (20%) are apartments, and 68 (8%) are for one-off units.

Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning, John Cummins TD, welcomed the latest figures:

“It's great to see such strong figures as we move into the second half of the year, not just here in Waterford but throughout the country. However, as I've said previously, we will not allow ourselves to get complacent. 

“These are not just statistics. Every new commencement marks the beginning of a journey that will result in someone having a new home and the safety and security of their own front door.”