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The site of a former nursing home in Ballycastle has been trans- formed into a modern apartment building for people aged over 55 by Apex Housing Association.
L-R: Stephen Lowry, Lowry Construction, Barry Kerr, Apex Housing Association, Eddie Lynch, Commissioner for Older People, Siobhan Porter, Apex Housing Association, and Lawrence Power, KnoxClayton Architects.
Dunineany View, Ballycastle.
APEX’S DUNINEANY VIEW REFLECTS COMMISSIONER’S VISION OF VIBRANT SENIOR LIVING ENCOURAGING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY IN BALLYCASTLE…
Former nursing home site given a new ‘lease of life’
The site of a former nursing home in Ballycastle has been transformed into a modern apartment building for people aged over 55 by Apex Housing Association (Apex), supported by KnoxClayton Architects and Lowry Construction. The three-storey apartment building features 28 one- and two-bedroom
He added, “The ageing of the population will change the landscape of housing needs in Northern Ireland, particularly social housing needs. By 2050, the number of people older than 65 will grow by 48.9%. It’s therefore important that developers are responding to this changing demographic shift when it comes to creating new housing. Ensuring
thoughtfully designed and modern apartment block has created a space that will allow neighbours to become friends, encourages an active lifestyle and makes the most of the stunning location in Ballycastle. I look forward to seeing this community thrive in the months and years to come.” Dunineany View is located on the edge of Ballycastle town centre and looks on to Ballycastle promenade and marina with views to Rathlin Island. A bowling club and beach with a ‘green gym’ can be found directly opposite the development, with the shops and restaurants of Ballycastle less than a 10-minute walk away. The development of Dunineany View has been supported by the Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s ‘Housing for All’ Shared Housing Programme. To date, almost £3.6m has been invested in Dunineany View to deliver these homes and will contribute to the development of
apartments, with three designed specifically for wheelchair users. Many of the new homes boast striking bay windows or balconies and surround a communal garden and courtyard. Dunineany View is a shared
that older people age healthily and keep active is also extremely important, and I was impressed by the location and nearby amenities of Dunineany View that encourage a healthy lifestyle for the older people who reside there.” Barry Kerr, Apex’s Director of Development, said he was pleased that the prominent site
“By 2050, the number of people older than 65 will grow by 48.9%.”
community, supported by the Department for Communities and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive’s ‘Housing for All’ Shared Housing Programme. The Commissioner for Older People, Eddie Lynch, visited the recently completed Dunineany View and praised Apex for its vision in providing much- needed accommodation for older people.
in Ballycastle had been given “a new lease of life”, commenting, “Our vision was very clear for this development, and we are delighted that it has been delivered so successfully. We have transformed this neglected site, providing a building that continues to benefit the local population of older people. This
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