The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Dublin City Council (DCC) are to start construction on 137 new homes at Cherry Orchard Point in west Dublin.
The homes are part of Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point; a new neighbourhood being developed in Dublin 10 by the LDA in partnership with DCC, which will deliver more than 1,200 homes.
Phase 1 of Cherry Orchard Point is already under construction.
The contractor, John Sisk & Son, has commenced work on 389 of a total of 708 affordable homes as part of Phase 1A.
The first 389 homes will include 308 cost rental and 81 social homes across five apartment blocks.
This first phase of the development also includes a supermarket unit, commercial/retail units, community, cultural and arts spaces, and a creche.
As part of Phase 2, B&C Contractors have now been appointed to commence work on 137 new homes, all of which will be made available for sale through the Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme, managed by Dublin City Council and the LDA.
The new homes will be delivered across six blocks, which include 88 three-bedroom houses, 13 two-bedroom houses, 18 three-bedroom duplex apartments and 18 two-bed duplex apartments. Construction is due to start in the coming weeks.
The Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme enables eligible buyers to bridge the gap between the price of the home and the amount of personal funds and mortgage available to them.
The scheme involves a shared equity arrangement, which effectively lowers the upfront cost and enables Dublin City Council to hold an equity interest in the property until it is repaid, or the home is sold.
As with the homes being developed in Phase 1, the Phase 2 homes at Cherry Orchard Point will be A-rated, with heat pump systems, solar panels and quality insulation.
The development is beside the M50 and within easy reach of a host of businesses and major employers, including those located at Park West Business Park.
Cherry Orchard Point is being developed by the LDA and Dublin City Council on a total of over 13-hectares of land owned by Dublin City Council.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 involve the planned development of an 11.41-hectare site located next to Park West & Cherry Orchard Railway Station.
Once complete, Cherry Orchard Point will deliver 1,200 homes and feature landscaped open spaces, including a plaza, multipurpose amenity lawn, outdoor fitness trail, multipurpose games area and a playground.
A network of parks and civic spaces will be connected by tree-lined streets while residents will benefit from high quality integrated and accessible public transport and a safe and permeable environment that promotes sustainable travel modes.
Cherry Orchard Point has been designed to integrate with other local Dublin City Council projects including the redevelopment of Cherry Orchard Park to provide a new sports hub and the creation of a village hub in Cherry Orchard opposite St Ultan’s School.
Details of further phases will be announced by the LDA and DCC in due course.
In addition to Cherry Orchard Point, the LDA is working closely with Dublin City Council on a number of other residential projects including Bluebell Waterways, An tSrúill in Cromcastle in Coolock, and on the Donore Project on the site of the former St. Teresa’s Gardens.
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam said: “This is another important step forward for housing delivery in Dublin. Cherry Orchard Point is not just about building homes. It is about building a new neighbourhood, a new community, and a new future for this part of our city.
“The commencement of Phase 2 will see 137 affordable purchase homes move from plan to reality, giving more people and families the chance to put down roots and call Dublin home.
“These will be A rated homes, close to public transport, employment, community facilities, childcare, retail, parks and open spaces. That is what good city building looks like.
“I want to acknowledge the Land Development Agency, Dublin City Council, and all involved in bringing this project forward. Across all phases, Cherry Orchard Point will deliver 1,200 homes, but its real success will be measured in lives changed, families settled, and a community strengthened.
“As Lord Mayor, I want Dublin to build with ambition, plan with care, and deliver with urgency. Cherry Orchard Point is a powerful example of that ambition in action, and I look forward to seeing this new neighbourhood grow into a vibrant, inclusive and lasting part of Dublin’s future.”
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage James Browne said: “It’s great to see such rapid progress on such a substantial Dublin site. Construction on Phase 1 began just over six months ago, and now another 137 homes are on their way. This is exactly the type of scale and pace of delivery I am determined to drive more of across the country.
“Cherry Orchard Point will be a landmark development, providing a range of much-needed homes to thousands of people in West Dublin. I’d like to thank the LDA and Dublin City Council for partnering to deliver homes and amenities in a great location on the outskirts of the city.”
John Coleman, Chief Executive of the LDA said: “We are pleased to announce the start of construction on Phase 2 of Cherry Orchard Point. This latest phase is part of an overall development that will transform a major underutilised site in a key part of west Dublin into a new well-served, well-connected and vibrant neighbourhood. Working in partnership with Dublin City Council, we already have Phase 1 underway, so it’s great to see further progress happening at speed and scale. Cherry Orchard Point is one of a series of affordable housing projects we are now working on with Dublin City Council and the progress being made shows how effective collaboration can help address the country’s housing need.”
Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council said: “It is great to see Cherry Orchard Point progressing at speed. Phase 2 will deliver 137 affordable purchase homes, adding to the tenure mix at Cherry Orchard Point and ensuring households will be able to both own and rent high-quality, A-rated and affordable homes in an exciting new community.”