Clare County Council signed a contract today for the demolition of Tradaree Court Flats in Shannon.
The contract with Hegarty Demolition relates to the demolition of two apartment blocks and the reinstatement of the ground for the provision of a green area. The demolition project will be funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and is expected to get underway before Christmas.
The apartments, which were built in the 1970’s to house single parent families, comprise 30 one-bed apartments. They formed part of the property portfolio taken over by Clare County Council from Shannon Development in 2004.
Speaking following the contract signing, Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin commented: “In recent years the apartment blocks have fallen into disrepair. Incidents of anti-social behavior and littering in the vicinity of the unoccupied buildings have caused concern within the local community. In response to these concerns the Council identified the demolition project as a high priority, given the economic and social costs resulting from the current condition of the two vacant blocks.”
“Today’s contract signing is a positive development for the entire town and represents a significant, positive contribution from Clare County Council”, added the Mayor.
Mayor of Shannon Councillor Tony Mulcahy said he was delighted that the flats were being demolished. “These apartment blocks have been an eyesore on the Shannon landscape and their demolition will allow for a much needed green area to be developed on site. The apartments have been derelict for a number of years as they no longer were fit for purpose. Every Councillor, both past and present, is fully supportive of this positive move”, stated Mayor Mulcahy.
Patricia McCarthy, Chairperson of the Housing SPC, said: “I am delighted the day has arrived when we can demolish these apartments. They have been a magnet for anti social activity and were being used as a dumping ground. Their demolition will not be mourned by local residents.”
According to Liam Hogan, Managing Director, Hegarty Demolition Ltd: “We will be starting a condition survey of properties adjoining the apartment blocks before Christmas. The main demolition work will commence in January. In terms of the demolition process, this is a reasonably big project but the buildings themselves are isolated and therefore, are relatively straight forward in terms of demolition.”
Dublin-based Hegarty Demolition Ltd was founded by West Clare native Sean Hegarty.
The contract with Hegarty Demolition relates to the demolition of two apartment blocks and the reinstatement of the ground for the provision of a green area. The demolition project will be funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and is expected to get underway before Christmas.
The apartments, which were built in the 1970’s to house single parent families, comprise 30 one-bed apartments. They formed part of the property portfolio taken over by Clare County Council from Shannon Development in 2004.
Speaking following the contract signing, Mayor of Clare Councillor Christy Curtin commented: “In recent years the apartment blocks have fallen into disrepair. Incidents of anti-social behavior and littering in the vicinity of the unoccupied buildings have caused concern within the local community. In response to these concerns the Council identified the demolition project as a high priority, given the economic and social costs resulting from the current condition of the two vacant blocks.”
“Today’s contract signing is a positive development for the entire town and represents a significant, positive contribution from Clare County Council”, added the Mayor.
Mayor of Shannon Councillor Tony Mulcahy said he was delighted that the flats were being demolished. “These apartment blocks have been an eyesore on the Shannon landscape and their demolition will allow for a much needed green area to be developed on site. The apartments have been derelict for a number of years as they no longer were fit for purpose. Every Councillor, both past and present, is fully supportive of this positive move”, stated Mayor Mulcahy.
Patricia McCarthy, Chairperson of the Housing SPC, said: “I am delighted the day has arrived when we can demolish these apartments. They have been a magnet for anti social activity and were being used as a dumping ground. Their demolition will not be mourned by local residents.”
According to Liam Hogan, Managing Director, Hegarty Demolition Ltd: “We will be starting a condition survey of properties adjoining the apartment blocks before Christmas. The main demolition work will commence in January. In terms of the demolition process, this is a reasonably big project but the buildings themselves are isolated and therefore, are relatively straight forward in terms of demolition.”
Dublin-based Hegarty Demolition Ltd was founded by West Clare native Sean Hegarty.
