Approval for Refurbishment of 42 Roundwood Houses

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Approval for Refurbishment of 42 Roundwood Houses

Tuesday, April 17 2007

Mr. Dick Roche, T.D, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government yesterday (17 Apr. 07) announced that he has approved Wicklow County Council's proposals to undertake refurbishment works in the Vartry Heights Estate in Roundwood.

The Minister said, "I am very pleased to give the Council approval to seek tenders on this project and I would urge the Council to advertise for tenders as quickly as possible so that works can commence as soon as possible."

The Minister added, "the refurbishment of Vartry Heights estate has been one of my highest priorities as Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government and I am delighted that we are now on the final road to having works commenced."

The proposed refurbishment works to the houses include central heating installation, the replacement of windows and doors and kitchenware, rewiring, replacing eaves, gutters and downpipes, and internal decoration. External works may be undertaken to the privately owned houses on the basis of an agreement of 50/50 shared cost between the private householders and the Council.

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