Galway County Council plans to reduce its 6% vacancy rate to zero within five years by incentivizing homeowners and acquiring derelict sites.
Galway County Council aims to reduce its 6% vacancy rate to zero within five years through a new plan. The council plans to incentivize homeowners to repair and re-occupy their vacant properties, and acquire derelict and vacant 'brown field sites' to convert them into homes. Director of Services, Michael Owens, suggests this approach is quicker and more cost-effective than building new houses.
April 23, 2024
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