Written answers
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Local Authority Housing
5:00 pm
Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the number of regeneration projects, both by local authorities and under the public private partnership initiative, scheduled to commence in the years 2008, 2009 and 2010; the position regarding these projects; if new projects are due to commence in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2469/10]
Michael Finneran (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fianna Fail)
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The current ambitious multi-annual regeneration programme includes a broad range of projects from smaller estates in regional towns, to inner city flat complexes in Dublin City. In line with international best practice, each project encompasses a range of activities to deliver integrated physical, social and economic regeneration, incorporating masterplanning, social inclusion interventions, and a planned mix of public and private investment in housing stock, infrastructure and facilities. Generally, the programme is reviewed on an annual basis in the context of finalising funding allocations, with new projects added and additional elements of existing projects advanced, as resources permit. The timing and duration of the individual elements vary over the lifetime of the project. I intend to announce funding allocations for the 2010 programme shortly.
The following table presents an overview of the regeneration programme and the stage of each project. The table also includes details in relation to a number of projects which were previously expected to be progressed through the Dublin PPP Regeneration Programme – it is a matter for Dublin City Council, in the first instance, to consider how to proceed with other projects formerly within that programme. In addition, in the light of changes in the housing market, a number of affordable housing projects, which had been earmarked to proceed by PPP arrangements, are not now to proceed.
| Project | Description | Project Status |
| Ballymun, Dublin City Council | Construction of new housing started in 2000 and since then, the project has delivered 1431 social, 105 voluntary, and 1228 private and affordable units, with almost 400 more units under construction.At the same time a significant demolition programme has led to the creation of a new landscape and streetscape for the town centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. The area has also benefited from significant social investment e.g. new community facilities, parks, and the Axis theatre, as well as facilitating new economic opportunities. | The major public investment programme is ongoing, with a number of additional projects being approved to tender stage in 2009.The Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. 2009 Housing Strategy is currently under consideration. |
| Dublin City Council - Inner City Flats | Over the past decade the Government has invested over €100 million in the Dublin City Council inner city flats regeneration programme to improve the accommodation quality of the complexes as well as to address issues of anti-social behaviour and the serious drugs problem in those areas. | Investment in approved projects at Poplar Row, Lourdes House, and Seán Treacy House is ongoing. |
| Former Dublin PPP Regeneration Programme | The Department has been liaising closely with Dublin City Council to ensure that the former PPP regeneration projects are considered for inclusion in the national regeneration programme. To that end, the Council has submitted project plans for St. Michael's Estate, and an outline proposal for the approach to the future redevelopment of O'Devaney Gardens and Dominick Street. Detailed proposals for these latter two projects are expected in 2010/2011. | Dublin City Council approved to go to tender for Phase 1 of the St. Michael's Estate project in 2009. |
| Knocknaheeny and the Glen Regeneration Projects, Cork City Council | Cork City Council has for many years now been advancing an ambitious regeneration programme in both Knocknaheeny and the Glen. 2009 saw the substantial completion of the project at Knocknaheeny D as well as the site enabling works for phase 2 of the Glen project. | 2009 saw the substantial completion of the project at Knocknaheeny D as well as the site enabling works for phase 2 of the Glen project. |
| Waterford City Council Regeneration Programme | Waterford City Council continues to advance its regeneration programme focussed on some of the most disadvantaged estates in the City area at Ardmore, Larchville, and Lisduggan. This programme involves the substantial refurbishment of 738 houses, as well as some strategic infill, is being carried out on a phased basis. | The overall project is ongoing with approvals currently in place for projects at Ardmore phases 2 and 3, Lisduggan phases 2 and 3, and Larchville phases 1A and 1B. |
| Limerick City Regeneration | The Department continues to support the regeneration programme in the areas of Moyross, Southill, St. Mary's Park and Ballinacurra Weston of the City. The Government endorsed the overall vision for a ten year transformation of the Limerick Regeneration areas, as set out in the Limerick Regeneration Programme, in December 2009. | Since the establishment in 2007 of the Limerick Northside and Southside Regeneration Agencies, the City has seen significant investment of some €51m in the development of the overall programme, in the demolition of properties to facilitate construction, and in support for community, enterprise, environmental improvements and social inclusion activities. The relevant Departments and agencies are now working to finalise the Phase One elements of the Programme by the end of the first quarter of 2010, for final consideration by Government at that stage. |
| Mitchel's Crescent, Tralee Town Council | Following a broad consultation with the communities, and stakeholders, the masterplan for the Mitchel's Crescent Regeneration in the town was completed in 2008. This plan sets out a multi-annual programme of physical and social regeneration for the Mitchel's Crescent area involving demolition, construction, refurbishment, and social/community investment. | Significant progress has been made over the past two years in the delivery of key elements of the regeneration programme e.g. phase 1 Tobar Naofa, demolition of St. Patrick's Bungalows, and social inclusion activities. Further construction projects, such as the integrated services centre and the redevelopment of Moyderwell Convent are at an advanced stage of planning, as are a new community garden and allotments |
| Cranmore Estate, Sligo Borough Council | Cranmore Estate is a 41 acre site with over 500 houses accommodating over 2,500 people and is an area with high levels of social, educational and economic disadvantage. The Council have, over the past number of years, been developing a masterplan for the area and implementing the area's social plan. | The project is still at the masterplanning stage and the Council continues to progress a programme of local preparatory and amenity works, as well as social inclusion activities. |
| Cox's Demesne, Dundalk Town Council | The Department continues to work closely with the Town Council to ensure the timely delivery of the regeneration masterplan for the Cox's Demesne area. This plan will provide for a multi-annual programme of physical and social regeneration for the Cox's Demesne area involving demolition, construction, refurbishment, and social/community investment as well as promoting greater integration of the estate within the wider area. | The project is still at the masterplanning stage and the Council continues to progress a programme of local preparatory and amenity works, as well as social inclusion activities. |
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