Dublin City Council and the Land Development Agency have entered into a partnership to complete the regeneration of the Dolphin House Estate in Dublin 8, more than two decades after it was first proposed.
The regeneration of Dolphin House was first mooted in 2006, but 19 years on just one phase of the project has been completed.
Those who remain in the homes that were not upgraded in 2018 had complained of poor living conditions, health issues, enduring anti-social behaviour and a loss of community and said they believed their human rights were being violated.
Dublin City Council will begin the construction of the first 50 new units in 2027 and 2028 and the remaining 600 high quality, energy efficient apartments and houses are due to be delivered by the two bodies after that.
With around 400 homes built in the 1950s, Dolphin House Estate is the largest flat complex in the capital.
Dublin City Council said it has engaged extensively with the local community about the plans and "will continue to build on this engagement in ensuring the delivery of this important project".
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Ray McAdam described the regeneration of Dolphin House as "one of the most significant and transformative projects within Dublin City Council's wider regeneration programme".
Mick Mulhern, Assistant Chief Executive for Housing in Dublin City Council, said they had received Approval in Principle from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to proceed to the design and planning of the project.
Independent Chairman of the Dolphin House & Park Joint Regeneration Board Fergus Finlay said they will continue to work with residents during the regeneration.
"Their voices must continue to shape the future of this project," he said.
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