82 New Local Authority Homes Unveiled In Wicklow

Three housing estates in Wicklow Town, Newtownnountkennedy and Kilmacanogue were officially opened today by Cllr Shay Cullen, Cathaoirleach of Wicklow County Council.

Hawkstown Park Wicklow consists of eight one-bed, 16 two-bed and 16 three-bed homes, all of which were allocated in the recent weeks.

Mountain View Newtownmountkennedy consists of six one bed and 16 two bed homes and will be allocated in the coming weeks.

Jameson Heights Kilmacanogue has 20 homes and the residents moved in during the COVID pandemic.

The provision of these homes is among many schemes being developed in County Wicklow under the Council’s Building and Supply Programme.

All the houses are highly energy efficient, achieving a BER of A3 for the majority of homes using high efficiency air to water heat pumps, resulting in low cost in use.

Delighted to officially open Mountain View Drive in Newtown Mount Kennedy #Wicklow

A really good example of infill site, 22 new homes delivered by @wicklowcoco & supported by @DeptHousingIRL #HousingforAll pic.twitter.com/FlMC2XsR0a

— Darragh O'Brien (@DarraghOBrienTD) June 10, 2022