Minister to officially open new housing development in Clondalkin with Clanmil Ireland and South Dublin County Council

16/07/2014

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Valhalla, an independent living scheme, will be officially opened by Paudie Coffey TD, the new Minister of State with responsibility for Housing and Planning in the presence of the Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Fintan Warfield on the 17th July at 2.00 pm at Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

Set in the centre of historical Clondalkin Village, this scheme harnesses the economic and social energy of the existing community to create a welcoming place for new tenants. The scheme is built on an infill site, which was acquired by South Dublin County Council. It has easy access to the bus corridor and Clondalkin Village. The development of this site has greatly enhanced the surrounding fabric and density of the village centre. The design and location of the project, and its integration into the community ensures the ease of professional and local support and maximises potential for both participation by tenants and development of outreach services, encouraging interaction with the local community.

The Mayor of South Dublin County, Cllr Warfield said he “very much welcomes this unique development, which is an independent living scheme for tenants with differing levels of abilities, with care and support provided to individuals in their own homes as required. The building itself has been built to a very high specification and is a pilot scheme under the Government’s ‘Towards Carbon Neutral’ initiative. South Dublin County Council working in partnership with Clanmil Ireland and Cheshire Ireland are delighted to be part of the provision of some of the most environmentally friendly homes in Ireland”.

Deiric O’Braonain, Chair of Clanmil Ireland states:

"We are delighted to welcome our tenants to Valhalla and wish them well as they settle into their new homes and new community. It is such a pleasure to see this development so successfully completed. This continues to be an area of high housing need and these apartments will make a huge difference to the daily lives of all who live here.” He added "At Clanmil Ireland, we are committed to providing housing that really meets our tenants' needs, not just in terms of quality homes and affordable rents, but also in relation to providing a safe and secure environment - a place they can call their own, where they feel settled and secure."

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For further information please contact Christine Ashfield at Clanmil Housing on 004428 9087 6000.

Notes to Editors:

Clanmil Ireland is a not for profit voluntary organisation engaged in the provision of social housing. We received approved status as a Housing Association on 12th February 2002 and are a member of the Irish Council for Social Housing.
Clanmil Ireland is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors who are committed to the highest level of governance and accountability in all areas of operation.
Clanmil Ireland currently owns and manages over 200 homes in the eastern Region of Ireland including family homes, homes for older people, people with disabilities and homeless people. Clanmil Ireland aims to be a primary provider of high quality homes at the lowest possible economic rent for everyone in housing need.