Turning the Sod at Emmet Gardens
Turning the Sod at Emmet Gardens

Work has begun on 129 new social and affordable homes on Dundrum Road. Who will benefit, what will the development provide, and when is it due to be ready? Here are the key facts.


Construction starts

Ground clearance work for the new Emmet Gardens development on Dundrum Road is complete.

The construction phase of the project has been officially launched.

The turning of the sod ceremony was led by:

  • James Browne, Minister for Housing.
  • Barry Saul, Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
  • Frank Curran, Chief Executive of the Council.

129 social and affordable homes

Emmet Gardens will provide 129 new energy-efficient homes.

These will include:

  • 29 social homes.
  • 100 affordable homes.

Where is Emmet Gardens?

The development is on the former Mount St Mary’s site on Dundrum Road.

The land is owned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Winterbrook Developments Ltd is building the new homes.

When will the homes be ready?

Construction is expected to be complete by the end of 2028.