Teach na nDaoine ready for next work phase

Work on the construction phase of the Teach na nDaoine project is due to begin in the next couple of weeks, writes Brian Byrne.

This follows the completion of statutory certifications from various organisations including the County Kildare Fire Service.

The Teach na nDaoine project received full planning permission late last year, which includes an extension to the rear of the current building that will make possible an extensive range of services, particularly to older people in the community, when it is completed.

Preparatory work to secure the former Dispensary building and make it safe for development was carried out last year by volunteers.

A €45,000 grant from the National Lottery was received towards the funding requirements last November, and this is being supplemented by a range of fundraising events, which included very successful ballroom dancing classes.

Pending the completion of certification, a new fence between the site and neighbouring homes was installed during the summer.