Cllr Rejects "Anti-Housing" Label, Calls For Indoor Pool In Plans For Machinery Yard In Newbridge

Friday, 23 May 2025 17:14

By Martin Osborne

That's according to Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender, who has criticised possible plans by the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop the former Machinery Yard site in Newbridge for housing purposes only.

"We get accused of being against housing but we are not."

Speaking to Kfm, Cllr Pender said the public want amenities to be included in any plans for the area between Whitewater Shopping Centre and Newbridge Silverware, such as a community facility with an indoor swimming pool.

He has asked Kildare County Council to confirm if discussions with the LDA included plans for amenities.

"A balanced redevelopment of this site could give us both housing and community infrastructure. That’s what I’ve been calling for," he said.

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