Work to start on a multi million euro medical centre in Kildare
The site is located near Chadwick's and the historic Jigginstown Castle
Building work will start soon on a new healthcare and retail centre in Naas.
McGreal’s Pharmacy Group is describing the “healthcare hub” as a landmark development.
The company has outlets in Newbridge, Monasterevin, Blessington, Baltinglass, Portarlington, Mullingar, Trim and two in Dublin as well as a primary care centre and a skin clinic.
Construction work on the 33,000 sq ft premises will start on July 9, 2026.
The site is located just off Newbridge Road, near Chadwick's and the historic Jigginstown Castle. It previously housed the Ashgrove auctions premises.
It is an area which has seen considerable residential development in recent years.
Plans for the premises were first lodged with Kildare County Council in January 2020 and at the time the estimated cost was in the region of €6m. Planning approval was given in March 2021.
The company said the project will “create a modern healthcare destination for the growing Naas community, bringing together essential healthcare and retail services under one roof.”
The new facility will include a new pharmacy, a convenience store, GP medical practice, physiotherapy clinic as well as “retail and healthcare accommodation.”
The developer says the project will be “designed with accessibility, convenience and patient care in mind (and) aims to improve access to healthcare services while supporting the continued growth of Naas and its surrounding areas.”
Kilian McGreal, Director of McGreal’s, said: "This project has been several years in the making, and we are excited to see work begin.
“Our vision is to create a healthcare hub where people can conveniently access a range of services in one location. We believe this development will make a positive contribution to the local community and help meet the needs of a rapidly growing population."