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Dún Brí: Turning the Sod

Official turning of the sod at Dún Brí
Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Minister James Browne and Cathaoirleach Barry Saul with Land Development Agency, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and John Sisk officials at the Dún Brí Turning of the Sod

Construction has officially begun on 934 new homes in Dundrum. What will the first phase bring, and when are the homes expected to be ready? Here are the key facts about this major local development.

Construction begins at Dún Brí

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, the Minister for Housing, James Browne, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Cathaoirleach, Councillor Barry Saul, turned the sod at Dún Brí this morning.

This marked the official start of construction on 934 planned homes.

The new homes will be built on the site of the former Central Mental Hospital on Dundrum Road.

What will Phase 1 provide?

The first phase will include 547 apartments:

  • 203 one-bedroom apartments
  • 300 two-bedroom apartments
  • 44 three-bedroom apartments

All apartments will have an A-rated energy rating. They will also have a balcony or terrace.

Phase 1 will include more than homes. The plans also provide for:

  • A crèche.
  • Retail spaces.
  • A restaurant.

When will Phase 1 be ready?

Phase 1 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.

The start of construction marks a major step in the development of the former Central Mental Hospital site.

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