he Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack 14 Chambers TD, has officially opened Tyrrelstown Square, a new development of 120 homes at Hollywoodrath in Dublin 15.
The official opening ceremony took place on site with Minister Chambers joined by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Tony Murphy and representatives of Tuath Housing, Glenveagh and Fingal County Council. The development has been delivered by Tuath Housing in partnership with Glenveagh and Fingal County Council.
The mix includes 32 one-bedroom apartments, 58 two-bedroom apartments, 15 three-bedroom apartments, ten two-bedroom duplexes and five three-bedroom duplexes.
The development also includes a new community hub for resident and community events. Other facilities will include a café, Montessori and childcare facilities, which will be operated by third-party providers. Residents will also benefit from open green spaces, two play areas and outdoor seating across the development. Tyrrelstown Square is located close to key infrastructure including Tyrrelstown Community Centre, Tyrrelstown Park and several primary and secondary schools.
Project partners Tuath and Glenveagh incorporated a number of modern construction methods to ensure the scheme was delivered efficiently and on schedule. These included modular balconies constructed off site and insulated external render systems. Podium-level car parking was used rather than basement construction, reducing the requirement for excavation and extensive reinforced concrete structures, while excavated material was retained and reused on site to create landscaped berms around the development.
External sustainability features include electric vehicle charging, green roofs across each of the four residential blocks and open swales to reduce pressure on traditional drainage and promote biodiversity.
The scheme was financed through the Department of Housing’s Capital Advance Leasing Facility and finance from the Housing Finance Agency.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers TD, said: “The opening of Tyrrelstown Square means 120 individuals and families will soon have the security, stability and opportunity that comes with having a place to call home, while also strengthening a vibrant and growing community here in Dublin 15.
“I want to acknowledge and thank everyone who contributed to making this development a reality, including the teams in Tuath Housing, Glenveagh, Fingal County Council, the Housing Agency, the Housing Finance Agency, contractors, design teams and all of the project partners involved.”
Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Tony Murphy, said: “Today is an important milestone not just for the families moving into these homes, but for the wider community of Fingal. This development delivers 120 new homes, comprising apartments and duplexes designed to meet a range of housing needs. It is a significant investment which is very welcome. Partnerships between national government, local authorities, Approved Housing Bodies and the private sector are essential if we are to meet the housing needs of our growing population and I want to congratulate everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition.”
Sonya Meekel, Board Member Tuath Housing, said: “This development is the result of strong collaboration between all project partners. From the outset, there has been a shared focus on providing quality homes efficiently and responsibly, and we are very pleased to be celebrating their delivery today.”
Stephen Garvey, CEO, Glenveagh, said: “Tyrrelstown Square is a strong example of what can be achieved through partnership and collaboration, and a commitment from all project partners to delivering the homes and the amenities that growing communities need.”
