Galway Bay fm newsroom - The City Council is hoping to secure approval in the coming days to press ahead with plans for new social houses in Knocknacarra.
It emerged in January that the building of 14 new social houses at the Ballymoneen Road had been delayed as each unit would cost 330 thousand euro – twice the national average.
It’s understood the high costs are due to rock breaking and the fact that road infrastructure will have to be built to allow for the further development of 55 houses.
The cost per unit is also being attributed to the need for the installation of services and a gasline which would serve lands north of the development site – and not just the site itself.
A number of studies have been carried out in relation to the cost of the proposed units.
In a statement to Galway Bay fm news, the City Council says it is in the process of agreeing 'final outstanding issues' with the Department of Housing.
It's hoped the local authority will receive approval to proceed to tender in the coming days.
