Good progress is continuing on Louth County Council’s new age-friendly housing development at the Newtown Link Road in Drogheda.
All 46 homes in the Greenhills Grange Accelerated Delivery Programme social housing scheme have now reached a key construction milestone, with every house made fully weathertight. The achievement marks an important stage in the build as works move towards completion.
The construction contract for the development was signed with Cunningham Contracts Ltd in February 2025 and strong progress has been maintained throughout the year. The project remains on schedule, with delivery expected in the first half of 2026.
Greenhills Grange is funded by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and will provide 46 high-quality, age-friendly bungalows designed specifically to meet the needs of older people living in Drogheda.
The development is aimed at supporting older residents to live independently, safely and actively within their own community. The scheme includes accessible housing and public open spaces that have been carefully designed to be inclusive and suitable for an ageing population.
David Conway, Chief Executive of Louth County Council, said the project reflects the council’s commitment to providing housing that enhances quality of life and supports people to age in place. He said a key part of the approach is promoting right-sizing, giving older residents the opportunity to move into more suitable and accessible homes while freeing up larger family homes for younger households.
Greenhills Grange is one of six direct build housing projects currently under construction by Louth County Council, with a total of 440 homes being delivered across the county.
