Waterford housing: 119 affordable homes to be built on three sites

Three sites all have planning permission and will move towards construction once contracts are finalised between the council and developers

A spokeswoman for Waterford City and County Council said the local authority was in ongoing discussions with the Department of Housing for final funding approval and would then confirm details of the affordable purchase scheme. Picture: PA

Some 119 new houses are to be built in Waterford City on three sites as part of affordable purchase schemes.

The State is to take an equity in the properties in a bid to help lower the purchase price of the homes.