Biggest public housing project in Cork since ’80s moves a step forward

Work has commenced to transform the long-idle St Kevin's site

The dramatic transformation of the commercially challenging site, which has probably the best views in the city, is part of an aggressive Government drive to maximise the supply of housing on public lands. Pic: Larry Cummins

A €30m contract to build the first phase of the biggest public housing project in Cork since the 1980s is out to tender under an ambitious plan that will transform a landmark derelict site into a community of social and affordable homes.

Five companies are in the running for phase 1 of the build project, which will see defunct HSE lands on Shanakiel Ridge return to use after lying idle for 20 years.