Construction Ireland Construction Directory
Time and date
CONSTRUCTION DIRECTORY
Share this page
Construction News
20/08/2010

Galway New Builds Targeted By Thieves

Cheeky thieves are being sought by the police investigating criminal damage of more than €100,000 to vacant newly built homes in Galway.

The incident occurred in mid August and saw 16 of the 18 vacant homes in the Slíabh Bhán estate in Ballybane 'attacked' by vandals on one hand and targeted by thieves 'stealing to order' at the same time.

Among the fittings taken were 16 costly high-tech water cylinders that are very sophisticated, being powered by the sun by being connected to solar panels.

-- Advertisement --

Alone, they are a major loss as they would cost in the region of €1,300 each. Also, severe damage from leaking water, including flooding and damp, has been caused to the kitchen, bathroom and living areas of the homes.

In addition to theft, windows were smashed, doors and roofs were damaged to gain entry and in one instance, an intruder defecated in the sink of one of the homes.

The estate was built on behalf of the Council and was opened in May 2009.

It received commendations in both the Royal Institute of Architects (RIAI) and Architects Association of Ireland annual awards ceremonies in the housing categories for 2010.

(BMcC/GK)

Latest Construction News

15/11/2024

An emergency road closure has been announced following serious structural integrity concerns of the former Antrim Arms Hotel building on Castle Street in Ballycastle. Following genuine fears surrounding the safety of the building's structure, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council have ...
15/11/2024

A pre-design public consultation for the Dublin-based College Green - Dame Street Public Realm Project has been launched. The proposal to remodel College Green and Dame Street is a joint initiative by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority. The project aims to transform Dublin's ...
15/11/2024

A new plan which aims to fill vacant homes and revitalise derelict buildings has been proposed by Ireland's Green Party. The Dereliction and Building Regeneration Bill put forward by the party aims to establish a single permitting system for fire, accessibility and planning in a one-stop-shop for ...
15/11/2024

Works will begin next week to provide a more reliable water supply in County Kildare, Uisce Éireann has announced. The improvements, which will take place in Allenwood, will also target the reduction of high levels of leakage. GMC Utilities Group are carrying out the works on behalf of Uisce ...
15/11/2024

Essential wastewater improvements being made to the North Street area in Carrickfergus are set to be completed on Friday, November 22, NI Water has announced. Further works will recommence to the area on January 6, after the busy Christmas period. The work is part of a major investment to improve ...
15/11/2024

A forthcoming road closure in Wicklow has been announced by the County Council ahead of essential roadworks which are suspected to last a week. The closure will impact the L-69052 road in Arklow and will take place on the junction of the L2901, Laffin's Lane and The Brook, from Monday, November ...
14/11/2024

A L'Derry park was visited by the Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs yesterday following the completion of extensive works. Manor Park in Moneymore welcomed Minister Andrew Muir MLA, who made the trip to see the result of extensive works which totalled £260,000. The ...
14/11/2024

A Railway Order planning application will be made by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) regarding the major Luas Finglas project. The application will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála on Monday, November 18, while the public can make submissions about the proposed light rail line from November ...
14/11/2024

A new €8.8 million social housing scheme officially launched in County Louth recently. The Ferrard Park development in Drogheda contains 28 new houses which were acquired by Louth County Council from CFS Homes for tenants from the council's social housing waiting list. The houses, which include a ...
14/11/2024

A number of projects across Wicklow aimed at addressing the negative impacts of climate change have received a significant cash boost. Wicklow County Council and The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications announced an allocation of €675,574.33 to 20 community groups across the ...
BOLTSANDNUTS.IELitcore LTDPremier Electrical (N I) LtdJK Home ImprovementsForde Seamless GuttersOne Stop Handling Ireland LtdDaniel Keane Architectural TechnologistsR & M Buckets LtdShanette ShedsOliver Crampton & Sons Ltd
Terms and Conditions
2024/11/16 06:46:38