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Mayo County Council will begin construction of the development of 31 own-door access apartments at the former Duffy’s Bakery site in Ballina on Monday, February 2.
Finna construction have been appointed to manage the works, which are expected to take 18 months and will be completed by Autumn 2027.
The Duffy’s Bakery site project consists of 31 own-door access apartments, which will include three three-bed units, 14 two-bed units and 14 one-bed units.
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Chief Executive of Mayo County Council, Kevin Kelly welcomed the starting date being confirmed for the construction phase of the project during #housingfocus week, saying: “This new development showcases Mayo County Council’s commitment to deliver housing for all different sectors of the community.
“With a mix of three-bedroom, two-bedroom and one-bedroom homes, we are creating a community for both families and individuals to thrive and have long-term housing security.
“Along with providing homes, this development has been carefully thought out and planned by our architects and housing section, to increase a sense of neighbourhood and connection on Kevin Barry Street and James Connolly Street”
Photo Caption: Pictured at the Duffy’s Bakery site where construction will get underway on 31 own door apartments on February 2 were front row, from left: Patrick Newell (Executive Architect, Mayo County Council), Cllr Michael Loftus, Olivia Gallagher (Senior Executive Officer, Housing Section, Mayo County Council), Eileen Corcoran (Administrative Officer, Ballina Municipal District), Cllr Sean Carey (Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council), Minister Dara Calleary TD, Cllr Jarlath Munnelly (Cathaoirleach, Ballina Municipal District), Orla Bourke (Acting Senior Executive Engineer, Ballina Municipal District), Cllr Annie May Reape. Back row, from left: Tom Gilligan (Director of Services, Mayo County Council), Declan Turnbull (Head of Ballina Municipal District), Don Shorton (Senior Executive Architect, Mayo County Council), Vincent Lydon (Finna Construction, Contractor), Simon Wall (Senior Architect, Mayo County Council) and Senator Mark Duffy.
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