Disused Tipperary medical centre set for new life as housing
An out-of-use medical centre in Tipperary has been earmarked for residential development, it has been confirmed.
The former health centre in the west Tipperary village of Emly closed when the HSE transferred all medical services from there to the Primary Care Centre in nearby Tipperary town.
Now, it has been confirmed that Tipperary County Council has purchased the building, and are planning on using it for housing.
Local independent councillor John O’Heney confirmed the news, saying he had been working on the project for a number of years.
"I am now able to confirm that it has been officially purchased by Tipperary County Council, with the view to it being turned into residential use.
"This once-vibrant healthcare facility had been out of use in recent years as the HSE has transferred all medical treatment to the new Primary Care Centre in Tipperary town.
"Getting this building back in use has been a project I have been advocating for and working on for several years now,” Cllr O’Heney added.
The independent councillor said that changes will need to be made to the council’s county development plan to allow the building to be utilised, but that the purchase is a step in the right direction.
"More work is now taking place to put a change in the County Development Plan so it can be fully utilised, but today is very much a step in the right direction,” he said.
"A sincere word of appreciation to everyone involved with this project in the HSE and in the Tipperary County Council for getting this over the line,” Cllr O’Heney added.