Kildare Development Centre to Expand with 4.8m Funding

A further €4.8 million has been approved for the National Child Development Centre in Kildare town, a move that will see construction resume on the Grey Abbey Road site. The funding was announced by local authorities and is aimed at expanding facilities to better serve children with additional needs.

The centre, which already provides support services across County Kildare, will use the new investment to increase capacity and improve access for families in the area. Sensational Kids, a community organisation that works closely with children requiring extra help, welcomed the decision as a positive step forward. “This funding is a welcome boost for children who need additional support,” said a spokesperson from the group.

The project will be carried out on the existing Grey Abbey Road site, where work had previously been paused pending financial arrangements. With the new money in place, construction is expected to recommence shortly, although exact dates have not yet been confirmed by the council.

Residents of Kildare town and surrounding areas are hopeful that the expanded centre will provide a more inclusive environment for children with diverse needs. The investment reflects a growing focus on child development services within County Kildare, though further details about timelines and specific upgrades remain to be announced.

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