KILDARE: Two housing projects have been 'delayed for ten years'
Kildare County Council has been criticised over the delay in progressing two housing projects in Naas.
Information about projects at Rathasker Road and Caragh Court was sought by Cllr Seamie Moore who said they “are now delayed for over ten years, whilst government finance is so readily available and the housing waiting list gets longer and longer.”
He said the delay was unfair to the 600 people on the waiting list in Naas.
KCC stated it is engaged with the Cluid Housing Association to develop the site on the Rathasker Road in Naas.
Following site investigation works the estimated cost of remediating the site to allow development was too costly.
Since then however the site has been selected as one of nine around the country to be financed in an alternative way. KCC is in the process of recruiting a design team and 80 residential units will be provided here.
The meeting also heard that at Caragh Road detailed designs have been prepared by KCC and agreed with the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage for a scheme of 73 units.
Initial approval has been received but KCC was “unsuccessful in engaging suitable consultants.”
An alternative procurement process has started and revised tenders will be prepared and issued so that consultants can be appointed.