Work on major new housing scheme in county Kilkenny underway

Work is underway on a major new social and affordable housing scheme in Thomastown.

Kilkenny County Council confirmed works have started on the 42-unit mixed housing scheme at Abbeyhill, Ladywell Street.

The new development is located in front of the new Primary Care Centre and within walking distance of Thomastown town centre.

A council spokesperson said the development “will transform a 1.24-hectare disused site into a vibrant community, offering 42 social and affordable housing units”.

They added: “Designed by Van Dijk Architects, the housing units will feature a mix of one, two, three, and four-bedroom options to meet diverse housing needs. The project also includes roadways, parking, a bin store, and landscaped amenity areas. Hayes Higgins Partnership are the Consulting Engineers.”

Kilkenny city-based Ormonde Construction has been appointed as the contractor under a Design Build Contract, with Brian Dunlop Architects acting for Ormonde Construction.