A landscaped green area that has been developed on the site of the former Tradaree Court Flats in Shannon, Co. Clare, was officially opened today.
The Mayors of Shannon and Clare marked the occasion by joining members of the project team and officials from Clare County Council to participate in a tree planting ceremony.
The apartments, which were built in the 1970’s to house single parent families, comprised 30 one-bed apartments. They formed part of the property portfolio taken over by Clare County Council from Shannon Development in 2004. The flats, which were in a deteriorating condition, were finally vacated with the re-homing of last occupant in August 2009.
The two apartment blocks were demolished in December 2010 allowing for the reinstatement of the ground for the provision of a green area. The project, which was included in the Council’s Social Housing Investment Programme in 2009, was funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Speaking at today’s official opening, Mayor of Clare Cllr. Christy Curtin said: “The completion of this project is a positive development for Shannon and represents a significant, positive contribution to the town by Clare County Council”.
“Prior to their demolition in late 2010, the apartment blocks had fallen into disrepair. Incidents of anti-social behavior and littering in the vicinity of the unoccupied buildings had caused some 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.
“I wish to compliment the efficient work of Hegarty Demolition, Brian O'Sullivan of Lawlor & Partners, and the Council’s Technical team led by Siobhan McNulty, Senior Executive Engineer”, Mayor Curtin said.
According to Tom Coughlan, Clare County Manager: “The aim of the demolition project, which has been completed on time and within budget, was to eliminate risk and ongoing costs to the Council and to provide additional open space for the benefit of the residents of Tradaree Court.”
“The new green area is a great addition to the town and a wonderful amenity for people in the area. I have no doubt it will be well used by the people of Shannon and surrounding communities for many years to come”, he added.
Sean Hegarty, on behalf of Hegarty Demolition, stated he was pleased to have had the opportunity to undertake a project in his native county.
The Mayors of Shannon and Clare marked the occasion by joining members of the project team and officials from Clare County Council to participate in a tree planting ceremony.
The apartments, which were built in the 1970’s to house single parent families, comprised 30 one-bed apartments. They formed part of the property portfolio taken over by Clare County Council from Shannon Development in 2004. The flats, which were in a deteriorating condition, were finally vacated with the re-homing of last occupant in August 2009.
The two apartment blocks were demolished in December 2010 allowing for the reinstatement of the ground for the provision of a green area. The project, which was included in the Council’s Social Housing Investment Programme in 2009, was funded by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
Speaking at today’s official opening, Mayor of Clare Cllr. Christy Curtin said: “The completion of this project is a positive development for Shannon and represents a significant, positive contribution to the town by Clare County Council”.
“Prior to their demolition in late 2010, the apartment blocks had fallen into disrepair. Incidents of anti-social behavior and littering in the vicinity of the unoccupied buildings had caused some 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.
“I wish to compliment the efficient work of Hegarty Demolition, Brian O'Sullivan of Lawlor & Partners, and the Council’s Technical team led by Siobhan McNulty, Senior Executive Engineer”, Mayor Curtin said.
According to Tom Coughlan, Clare County Manager: “The aim of the demolition project, which has been completed on time and within budget, was to eliminate risk and ongoing costs to the Council and to provide additional open space for the benefit of the residents of Tradaree Court.”
“The new green area is a great addition to the town and a wonderful amenity for people in the area. I have no doubt it will be well used by the people of Shannon and surrounding communities for many years to come”, he added.
Sean Hegarty, on behalf of Hegarty Demolition, stated he was pleased to have had the opportunity to undertake a project in his native county.
