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Joe Neville TD; Annette Aspell, Deputy Chief Executive, KCC; Cathaoirleach Cllr Carmel Kelly; James Lawless TD; Cllr Fintan Brett; Paddy Henderson, A/Senior Architect, KCC. Photo Michael Donnelly
Kildare County Council has officially opened Ambassador’s Place, a new social housing development at Green Hills, Kill, providing 33 much needed homes for individuals and families in the community.
The development was opened by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Carmel Kelly.
The scheme provides a mix of one, two and three-bedroom houses, together with one and two-bedroom apartments.
A number of homes are age-friendly and universally designed at ground-floor level to support accessibility and independent living.
The project was delivered by Kildare County Council in partnership with Van Dijk Architects, Hayes Higgins Partnership, Townmore Construction and other specialist design and engineering teams.
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Speaking at the opening, Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr Carmel Kelly, said: “Today marks an important milestone for Kill and the wider county. These new homes will support residents to put down roots in a well-connected community, and they reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable housing across Kildare.”
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, said: “I am delighted to see these much-needed homes delivered here in Kill, providing quality housing in a well-located and growing community. Delivering social housing at scale remains a key priority, and projects like Ambassador’s Place demonstrate what can be achieved through strong collaboration between local authorities and delivery partners.”
Annette Aspell, Deputy Chief Executive, Kildare County Council, said: “Kildare County Council is committed to delivering high-quality homes and sustainable communities. Ambassador’s Place reflects the dedication of our housing team and project partners, and we are proud to welcome residents to homes that are designed to support accessibility, comfort and long-term wellbeing in Kill.”
Ambassador’s Place forms part of Kildare County Council’s wider housing delivery programme, supporting inclusive communities and providing homes designed to meet the needs of residents across all stages of life.
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