18 new houses on the way at Tagoat

By Dan Walsh

Cllr Jim Moore, Cathaoirleach Rosslare Municipal District has turned the sod on an 18-unit social housing scheme at Tobar Cormaic, Tagoat.

“This new social housing development is much welcomed by the elected representatives from the Municipal District of Rosslare and the people living in our uniquely rural District,” said Cllr Moore, who added; “The continued delivery of social housing units is of critical importance to the sustainability of our rural communities.”

Eddie Taaffe, Director of Services for Capital Development said; “This scheme in Tagoat represents the latest project in Wexford County Council’s programme of social housing construction. 

Mr Taffee continued; “Together with our partners in the Approved Housing Bodies, over 400 new dwellings have been delivered since the start of 2022 and a further 700 will be completed by 2026. The Housing Construction team is working hard to develop more projects and increase the amount of social housing construction delivered by Wexford County Council and we hope to exceed our targets set under the Government’s Housing for All plan.

The Tober Cormaic scheme is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under ‘Housing for All’ the national housing plan, will help to address the demand for social housing in the area. It will comprise of modern and energy efficient homes designed to meet the needs of individuals and families. The development consists of two by 2-bedroom single storey houses, six 2-bedroom Duplex apartment units, two 1-bedroom Duplex apartment units, one 2-storey 4-bedroom house and two 3-bedroom houses.

Kevin Thorpe Ltd (KTL Construction), Newtown, Adamstown, have been appointed by Wexford County Council for the construction works, with the development expected to be completed and occupied by early 2025.