BREAKING: Site identified for Roscrea's new €50-million Dean Maxwell
The new site is adjacent to the current Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home
A suitable town centre site has been identified for a new Dean Maxwell Community Nursing Home in Roscrea following an assessment and shortlisting process.
The site for the new unit is adjacent to the existing Dean Maxwell and the new state of the art building will be a 52 bed unit.
Terms have been agreed on its purchase and contracts have been exchanged between the vendor and HSE’s legal department.
The existing Dean Maxwell will continue to function at full capacity until the new unit is in place.
North Tipperary Independent TD, Michael Lowry, confirmed the news on Thursday morning (Jul 30) and said as soon as the legal documents are finalised the next step is for the HSE to appoint a design team and progress the detailed design, planning and delivery.
Deputy Lowry said the new facility will have a combination of 40 long stay and short stay beds, a 10 bed dementia unit and a two bed palliative care unit.
The estimated cost of the project is €50-million.
“I succeeded in having the new project included in the capital development plan,” Deputy Lowry told the Tribune.
“This is brilliant news for Roscrea and its people. It reverses the injustice of previous decisions and erases the hurt felt by the entire community of Roscrea.
“I am delighted that my decision to prioritise the needs of elderly care for the people of Roscrea has been rewarded with success.
“I am particularly pleased for Councillor Shane Lee and all those who over many years campaigned for Dean Maxwell.
“The community of Roscrea were united strong and resilient. I am glad to be in a position to answer their call and progress this project,” Deputy Lowry said.