COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TERENURE/RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Wednesday 11th April 2007

QUESTION No. 17

QUESTION: Councillor M. Árdagh

"To ask the Manager for a report on the provision of community facilites/shelter housing in:

Kimmage Manor and Fortfield Square and to give some indication in relation to when these facilites will become available?"

REPLY:

It is proposed that 51 units of sheltered accommodation be provided at the site of the former Eircom Training Centre, Wainsfort Road, Terenure.  It is envisaged that the units will be managed on behalf of the Council by a Voluntary Housing Association with the relevant expertise required to manage such a facility.

It is proposed that the sheltered units will consist of the following:

13 No. 2 Bedroom 4 person units

22 No. 2 Bedroom  3 person units

15 No. 1 Bedroom 1/2 person units

1 No. Caretaker unit

While each suite will be a self contained unit, with dedicated kitchen, bathroom and living area, the project will also incorporate shared facilities including a communal dining room and kitchen, laundry service, medical treatment room and specially equipped assisted bathrooms.  The facility is designed to allow elderly persons maintain their independence for as long as possible, while providing in-house care facilities as required. Current indications are that some of the properties may become available in late 2007 but this timeframe is subject to change as the Council is reliant on the developer in that regard. 

With regard to Fortfield Square it is proposed that a number of Sheltered units be provided at this location but full details have yet to be finalised with the developer.

Members will be kept informed of further progress in due course.