Essential roof works set to start on houses in Balgaddy
SOUTH Dublin County Council has confirmed that it will progress essential roofing works on houses in Balgaddy next year, after issues were identified in a roofing repairs survey carried out in the area.
In early 2021, the local authority gave a commitment to carry out the survey in order to produce and inform a definitive understanding of the task and cost to implement essential roofing repairs.
Local Sinn Féin councillor for Palmerstown-Fonthill, Derren Ó Brádaigh, said that residents of houses on Foxdene Avenue, and in Meile an Rí, Tor an Rí and Buirg an Rí were particularly affected.
“[They] have had to endure the ill-effects of shoddy roof construction, with resulting dampness and mould in many instances related directly and indirectly to leaking roofs for far too long,” he said.
“To date, the inspections have identified several areas for attention and projects are being advanced, with tender specifications being finalised to allow for tender to commence in 2023.
“Repairs to flat roofs will include roof insulation to address issues around water ingress and poor insulation. Some works have been completed on Foxdene Avenue.
“A further 14 homes have now been identified for necessary works in Tor an Rí, with survey works continuing elsewhere in Méile an Rí and Buirg an Rí.
“Whilst a lot of good effort and focus is on Balgaddy and all works are to be welcomed, these works together with much more general remedial upgrades are long overdue.
“The nature of the roofing works and the materials being used are subject to seasonal constraints.”
The tender process for the project has taken this into account, and the works are expected to commence in either March or April of next year.
“Back in April 2021, I had a motion agreed pressing upon the council for this investigative roofing survey,” said Cllr Ó Brádaigh
“I welcome the positive development that now builds upon the council’s commitment to fully see these essential project works through, providing residents with the basic secure shelter and peace of mind they deserve.”
