The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Eibhlin Byrne will officially open a new Dublin City Council social housing scheme in Londonbridge Road, Dublin 4, in the presence of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley T.D., on Friday 15th May 2009 at 1.30pm.

The scheme is the first of three such housing schemes to be opened this month in the South East Area.  This complex consists of twenty-four housing units at the site of the old City Council’s pumping station.  The development, a three storey scheme, is particularly attractive as it retains the historical nature of this site by retaining the granite façade of the old pumphouse, incorporating the original refurbished machinery from the plant into the design and using the old chimney forms, which are illuminated at night, as the main focal point for the complex.

“I am delighted to see such a state-of-the art, modern housing scheme fitting in so perfectly in this historical setting.  The decision to retain the old machinery and chimney forms from the original pumphouse adds greatly to the character and likeability of the building and I know the residents will love having a piece of old Dublin incorporated into their every day lives” said the Lord Mayor. 

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