Galway City Council is pleased to announce that the tender for the construction of a new Day Centre and Temporary Homeless Accommodation at Seamus Quirke Road, Westside, has been awarded to Carey Building Contractors, following a tender process in Q1 2025.
Construction will commence in Q3 2025, on this vital service for homeless men and women in Galway, as part of the Galway City Council Housing For All Action Plan.
The redevelopment involves the demolition of the current Teach Corrib Day Centre in Westside, which is no longer fit for purpose, and the construction of a new energy-efficient, modern facility that will provide enhanced Day Centre services and 10 interchangeable units for Temporary Emergency Homeless Accommodation.
The proposed development will provide a much-needed upgrade in the existing day centre facilities, along with additional resources. It will also accommodate temporary homeless accommodation year-round, with the focus on identifying and progressing routes out of rough sleeping and homelessness on a regular basis while also adapting during the winter months to increase the intake of vulnerable rough sleepers.
Speaking at the contract signing, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, Galway City Council said, “I’m delighted to see this first step to progress vital infrastructure for a vulnerable segment of society, with the contract signing for the construction of the new Day Centre and temporary homeless accommodation in Westside. This initiative will enhance infrastructure, improve facilities, and strengthen the support provided by multiple agencies supporting homeless men and women in our city.”
The contract for construction of the new facility was signed in City Hall on Tuesday 22 July 2025, appointing Carey Building Contractors to deliver the project. The Design Team will be led by Simon J. Kelly Architects.
It is anticipated that the new centre will open in Q1 2027.
While construction is on-going, information on interim arrangements can be found on the Cope Galway website www.CopeGalway.ie or contacting Cope Galway on 091 525 259.