KILDARE: Plans for 92-bed community nursing unit in Athy

A planning application has been submitted to Kildare County Council by Health Service Executive for a 92-bed community nursing unit in Athy. 

The proposed development is planned for the site of St Vincent's Hospital on Woodstock Street. 

The total construction value of the project is over €20m, according to Construction Information Services database. 

A total of five prefab single storey wings will be demolished.

Being planned is the phased construction of a new two storey 92 bed community nursing unit.

Included are two single-storey dementia wards.

A two-storey 48 bed unit will be built in the first phase of planned construction. 

Phase two of the construction will involve 44 bedroom units and associated courtyards.