CONSTRUCTION has commenced on the development of 13 apartments, along with a retail and community unit, at 33 and 34 Thomas Street in Limerick city.
Limerick City and County Council officially signed contracts for the housing development in the historic Georgian core of the city.
The €5.45million contract was awarded to PBC Builders and is programmed for completion in the third quarter of 2027.
The development is described as representing “a significant step forward in the renewal of vacant and underutilised buildings
within the historic Georgian core of Limerick City”, and “aims to promote increased residential use in the city centre, contributing to sustainable, compact urban growth.”
The project forms part of the Living Georgian City Programme, supported under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and Limerick Council.
In addition to providing five one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom residential units, the inclusion of a retail or commercial space at ground floor level will play a key role in reactivating the building’s façade and supporting local economic activity.
Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, welcomed the commencement of the project, saying: “This is another really important step towards the delivery of one of the important objectives of the More for Limerick mayoral programme 2024-2029, which is the revitalisation of Georgian Limerick.”
“These are 13 new homes for individuals and families and will make a world of difference to them and they in turn will made a positive difference to the vibrancy of the street and the local businesses around their new homes,” the Mayor added.