Construction work is set to commence on a major housing development in Athlone.
Developer Alanna Homes and Westmeath County Council have shook hands on a proposal which will see the construction of a 576-unit estate in the Lissywollen area.
The project will include 174 social housing units as well as two creches.
The building site is located near the existing housing units in Brawny, to the east of the Athlone Town football stadium and the Scoil na gCeithre Máistrí gaelscoil.
During its planning stage, An Bord Pleanála stated that the housing boost would have 'significant direct positive effects' for Athlone.
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